NFRC hails ‘exceptionally high’ standards of SkillBuild roofing finalists
THE NFRC has hailed the 'exceptional efforts' of all the finalists in the roofing category of the 2024 SkillBuild competition.
After a hard-fought final, Joe...
Off-membrane stance helps blend blue roofs
This excerpt from ACO Building Drainage’s recently published Blue Roof Guide Vol 2 details how blue roof integration impacts green, hard-landscaped, and biosolar roofs
MULTIFUNCTIONAL...
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...
Robertson to ‘raise the roof’ in Inverness
CONTRACTOR Robertson will be quite literally ‘raising the roof’ on a project in Inverness next week.
Robertson Homes will be utilising a 150-ton crane to...
Family-run roofing firm moves into new Stirling premises
A family-run roofing firm has revealed it has relocated to new premises and been admitted to two industry bodies in recognition of its high...
Green education doesn’t go to waste
By Janice Tyler, environmental and supply chain manager at BriggsAmasco
EACH year, poor design and site management leads to approximately 13% of all solid materials...
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...
Historic castle set for new chapter following delicate conservation work
AN architect at PagePark has told Project Scotland that the practice’s work to make the 17th century Rosslyn Castle more resilient in the face...
NFRC welcomes strong support from Scottish Parliament for roofing priorities
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has hailed a month of 'strong support' for roofing priorities across the Scottish Parliament.
MSPs from across the...
Bright future for Liverpool as new learning centre lights the way
The new learning centre at a college in Liverpool has a stunning façade thanks to RigiSystems LokFold standing seam aluminium.
Around 1,500 sq m of...
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...
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...
McConnell ramps up growth plans with opening of new East Kilbride base
MCCONNELL, previously known as Hugh LS McConnell or McConnell Roofing, has announced it is relaunching the 'McConnell' brand and has opened a new office...
Repairs begin on Saltcoats swimming pool roof damaged during Storm Éowyn
WORK is underway to bring Auchenharvie Leisure Centre's swimming pool back into use after its roof suffered extensive damage during Storm Éowyn in January.
Irvine-based...
Lochmaben roof tile manufacturer donates £37,000 to charity this Christmas
LOCHMABEN-based manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed it is donating £37,000 to five local charities this Christmas.
The announcement made by MD, Andrew Hayward, during...
Russell Roof Tiles employees show support for Kenyan youngsters
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is backing the Footprints Family – a charity which provides support for young people in Kenya.
As part of...
New Livingston base gives Taylor Roofs space to grow
TAYLOR Roofs has announced it is set for continued growth after expanding into a new headquarters in Livingston.
The family-run firm serves domestic clients across...
Russell Roof Tiles shows support for women in construction
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is demonstrating it is a 'welcoming and flexible' business in the run up to International Women’s...
Livingston’s Lanthorn Centre set for £3m roof repair
WEST Lothian Council has agreed a budget of over £3 million for the repair of the Lanthorn Centre's roof deck.
The Livingston facility closed in...
Having faith in the system
A landmark joint faith school campus, which brings pupils from both the Catholic and Jewish faiths together under one roof, specified a wide range...
