Top considerations for commercial solar PV
Roofing and solar provider Forster Group was appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes. Bruce...
Housing association invests £80,000 to ‘future-proof’ Glasgow properties
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has announced it is future-proofing homes by undertaking the part-demolition and rebuild of four properties’ verandas in the east end...
‘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...
GMG’s energy-efficient work creates lasting legacy in Scottish communities
GLASGOW-based multi-discipline business GMG Contractors has marked a number of recent milestones.
The company has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to deliver works under...
NFRC calls for ‘real consequences’ to address late payment issues
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling for 'real consequences' to help address the 'endemic culture' of late payment within the UK...
NFRC issues safety alert urging roofers to check battens
THE NFRC is urging operatives and managers to be aware that a large volume of non-standard battens, falsely coloured and/or stamped with BS 5534,...
Prefab solution for Brechin campus
THE new £26 million Brechin Community Campus has benefited from “unique” advanced roofing techniques, according to membrane manufacturer Protan.
The three-level facility, designed and built...
GMG completes hat-trick of youth employment prizes
GMG Contractors has called on other companies to follow its example of embracing youth and taking on apprentices after winning a top youth employment...
Entry deadline extended for UK Roofing Awards 2025
NFRC has announced a one-week extension for entries to the UK Roofing Awards 2025.
The new deadline is Friday, 17 January and has been made...
Apprentice of the Year winner hailed for ‘outstanding’ attitude to learning
A 19-year-old apprentice from Inverness has been named Apprentice of the Year at Dundee and Angus College.
Lewis Scobbie, who works for Macleod Roofing whilst completing...
Outdoor construction workers urged not to underestimate winter weather risks
WITH the UK poised to embrace sub-zero temperatures next week, roofing specialist Marley has provided some guidance to help roofers and other outdoor construction...
NFRC marks ten years of traditional skills workshops in Scotland
NFRC Scotland is celebrating ten years of promoting traditional skills and roofing careers.
In recent weeks, the organisation has taken part in the Edinburgh Traditional...
Opening up a façade market
A new open structure façade system made its debut at a recent architectural event.
The UK launch by Hunter Douglas at the Architect@Work followed the...
Roof tile manufacturer confirms major upgrade to Lochmaben base
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing £750,000 on a new ridge tile plant at the firm’s Scottish site, located in Lochmaben,...
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,...
Aberdeen “hard-to-heat” tower blocks benefit from Steni cladding panels
WORK has drawn to a close on the £3.6million refurbishment with Steni cladding panels of three tower blocks in Aberdeen.
Morven and Grampian Courts, and...
NFRC introduces two new membership benefits
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced two new benefits to help member companies safeguard their people and strengthen technical competence.
Members can now...
Finalists announced for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025
THE finalists have been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025.
The judging process has been completed across all ten categories, covering a range...
Aggressive seagull puts a stop to roof survey
A rogue seagull put a stop to a roof survey being carried out on Stranraer Academy after bringing down a drone.
An Air Accidents Investigation...
McConnell hails success of adding to principal contracting capabilities
KILMARNOCK-headquartered McConnell has revealed the business has strengthened its principal contracting capabilities and is on course to achieve revenues exceeding £20 million.
The business, which...
