Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival line-up confirmed
ORGANISERS of the Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival, which will take place online due to Covid-19, have revealed this year's line-up.
The event is normally part...
Carlisle roofing systems utilised at ‘Fishbowl’ building
ALREADY recognised as one of Rotterdam’s most striking landmarks, the new Collection Building of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen has been nicknamed ‘The Fishbowl’.
Designed by...
Programme unveiled for ninth Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival
THE programme for this year's Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival has been released, with organisers focusing heavily on COP26 and the sustainability of traditional buildings...
A taste of traditional building skills for Scottish schoolchildren
A traditional roof slating demonstration will be undertaken by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) as part of a unique event in Callander.
On...
Curvaceous finish adds style to new Glasgow hospital
RUUKKI has supplied its external cladding and roofing products on a number of large hospital projects in recent years.
These include Queen Alexander Hospital in...
Construction charity backs new programme to help ex-offenders enter roofing sector
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is pioneering a programme which aims to help reintegrate prisoners into the workforce and help alleviate sector skills gaps.
The...
Brett Martin helping to light up the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
THE eyes of the sporting world were on the new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Multivault GRP rooflights from Brett Martin...
Roofing and cladding contractors’ workloads remain ‘largely steady’ despite wider sector challenges
NEW research has highlighted the resilience being shown by UK roofing and cladding contractors, despite a challenging period for the wider construction sector.
NFRC’s (National...
Rooflights help to create bright future for e-retailers
As demand for warehouse space increases, Adrian Lukic, sales director at Brett Martin, explores the advantages of installing rooflights in wide span buildings
THE demand...
Procast Group secures £55m contract renewal with North Lanarkshire Council
PROCAST Group has secured a £55 million contract renewal with North Lanarkshire Council to deliver roof and render improvements across the region over the...
Consider roof space when tackling mould
HOUSING providers are being urged to consider roof space when tackling mould.
Klober said mould and damp can lead to health risks such respiratory problems,...
Seal of approval
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
SealEco Ltd has responded to the growing offsite market by moving to state-of-the-art premises in Wishaw complete with new fabrication facilities.
The single ply...
Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project
GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
The investment is tipped...
‘An amazing design with incredible engineering’
Ochil Timber Products has designed and delivered 1600 timber trusses to the value of £195,000 to create the roof of a major new school...
Tackling climate change with greener rooftops
Green roofs can play their part in helping urban environments fight the impact of global warming. Flat roofs have become an untapped resource for...
Roof tile manufacturer launches first underlay range
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has launched its first underlay range, RussFast Underlay.
The first two products in the range have been designed for...
Preserving traditional construction skills is an ‘absolute must’
MAINTAINING traditional skills in the Scottish construction industry has been described as an ‘absolute must’ if we are to prevent older buildings from falling...
Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards 2025
THE finalists for the 2025 UK Roofing Awards have been announced, following a 'record' number of entries.
Winners of all 16 categories will be announced...
Traditional skills to the fore in Perthshire roofing project
NESTLED in 1,500 acres of rolling Perthshire countryside is Persie House, a stunning Edwardian mansion built in the early 20th century for Captain George...
Strategic move gives firm better access to market
DIFFICULT access specialist Balmore Group (SCOTLAND) has recently moved into new premises in a bid to facilitate growth and better service the market, from...
