Haymarket development

‘Robust’ roof solution makes Hay while the sun shines in Edinburgh

LOCATED close to the train station of the same name, the £350 million Haymarket development in Edinburgh aims to deliver a ‘vibrant oasis in...
Forest Park School is a new primary for children with learning difficulties. Designed by Hampshire County Council’s in-house architects and constructed by Morgan Sindall, the building is a child-centred facility that has now been acclaimed with a series of awards and accolades.

High praise for low-rise – School takes design award

ONE of the first applications of a new low-rise glazing system has landed a clutch of awards. Forest Park School is a new primary for...
NFRC Scottish Roofing award winners on stage

Entries sought for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025

ENTRIES have opened for the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scottish Roofing Awards 2025. Organisers are seeking nominations for projects completed between 1 August...

New town is slated for success

THREE housebuilders have installed Cupa Pizarras’ Heavy 3 slate on roofs at the new £1 billion town of Chapelton, which is being built near...

NFRC appoints chief operating officer

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the appointment of Richard Miller as chief operating officer (COO). He will be responsible for all...

Russell Roof Tiles extends sustainable credentials with solar PV

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched its first solar PV offer to the market as part of its commitment to sustainability. The independent manufacturer of concrete...

Roof tile manufacturer officially opens £2 million upgraded plant

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially unveiled its new £2 million upgraded utility plant at its site at Lochmaben. The project...

Eye in the sky: the rising role of drones in roofing

THE use of drones in the roofing sector is surging – and it’s not difficult to see why. The technology is ideally placed to reach...
Bruce Laidlaw

Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive following ‘monumental’ year

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a recruitment drive to fill new roles at its Lochmaben site. Due to expansion, the roof tile manufacturer has vacancies...
NFRC image. A student lays slate on a training rig during a skills demonstration at The Engine Shed, Stirling

NFRC Scotland to expand education programme in 2025

FOLLOWING the success of in-school skills demonstrations in 2024, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scotland has announced an expansion of its education programme...
Glidevale Protect InverTay Dundee project

Glidevale Protect membranes take key role at InverTay Homes project in Dundee

BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is supplying its construction and roofing membranes for a new timber frame housing development being constructed by InverTay Homes...

Eco-friendly roof for Fife coastal home

THE owner of a self-build eco-house which overlooks the end of Burntisland beach front has opted for Catnic’s SSR standing seam roofing and cladding system. The...

New MD appointed at BriggsAmasco

TONY Lawther has been promoted to the role of MD at roofing specialist BriggsAmasco. He succeeds Dave Maginnis, who has become chairman. Tony joined BriggsAmasco...

Building a solution to urbanisation

With limited resources and a changing climate, how can we build a healthy and sustainable urban future? Here, Nick Cowley, MD of aluminium building...
Roof

Historic Bo’ness Town Hall cupola restored

A £150,000 restoration of the lantern cupola on Bo'ness' B-listed Town Hall has been completed. Falkirk Council commissioned the project earlier this year after inspections...
Christ’s College roofing work

International recognition for UK Roofing Awards winners

FOLLOWING success at the UK Roofing Awards, NFRC nominated a number of members to represent the UK at the International Federation of the Roofing...

Roofing students benefit from unique insight into Kirkcaldy Campus upgrade works

STUDENTS from Fife College’s roof, slating and tiling first-year apprenticeship course recently received a tour of roofing renovation works at the Kirkcaldy Campus. The development...

Clark Contracts completes external refurbishment of University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building

CLARK Contracts has completed a £2.3 million external refurbishment of the University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building. The facility, which is home to the university’s Andersonian...
Image depicting roof safety campaign

NFRC launches new campaign to identify fragile roof risks

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a new campaign to identify risk and prevent falls from height. Don’t Fall for Fragile is designed to...
Adrian Whitefoot

New chair elected at Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association

ADRIAN Whitefoot has been elected as the new chair of the MCRMA (Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association), the trade body representing the metal...