New slates for Auldhouse
SOUTH Lanarkshire Council has specified Hardrow Slates from Forticrete for the £3 million refurbishment of Auldhouse Primary School in East Kilbride.
Part of South Lanarkshire Council’s...
Roofers report further growth, but concerns remain over spiralling costs
NEW research has revealed that 43% of roofing contractors expect further growth over the next 12 months, despite 86% experiencing rising material prices in...
The power station that’s on the roof
IT has been dubbed the ultimate rooftop power station, producing enough electricity for 60 houses.
The installation, the latest phase of which has just been...
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...
A traditional look for Highland community
A housebuilder has chosen Cupa Pizarras’ Heavy 3 slate to help achieve a traditional look for homes in the new town of Tornagrain, near...
A natural choice for Stirlingshire farm renovation
NATURAL slate has been used in a heritage farm renovation project in a small Stirlingshire Village.
Crammond Select Homes is behind the project at the...
Bespoke roof glazing solution helps to light up stunning auditorium
One of the most impressive performing arts centres to be built at a school in the UK features a bespoke roof glazing solution from...
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...
Robotics could be key to ‘clean’ energy
A Luxembourg-headquartered robotics company has revealed that its innovative range of cleaning machines could help Scotland achieve its environmental goals through ensuring solar panels...
Entries open for ‘Best of the Best’ roofing competition
TALENT in the roofing industry is set to be showcased by Cupa Pizarras as entries open for its Best of the Best 2023 competition.
Roofing...
GRP can be plastic fantastic
By Andy Fell, Dryseal manager Hambleside Danelaw
PLASTIC roofing - not an obvious choice for environmental construction. With climate change becoming a hot topic, the...
Repairs give students room with a view
“A hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design”. This is Robert Louis Stevenson’s description of Arthur’s Seat which is the...
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...
Scottish schools pilot ‘pioneering’ roofing courses
THE City of Edinburgh Council, supported by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and other industry partners including Education Scotland, the Scottish Qualifications...
Elegant curtain walling improves outlook at City View
THE aesthetic appeal of the City View office scheme in Aberdeen has been enhanced by stylish curtain walling.
The scheme, whose contemporary design and high...
Growing Edinburgh roofing contractor appoints trainee surveyor
EDINBURGH-based Apex Roofing Contracts has announced it is strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals with the appointment of trainee...
Class of its own: school roof project saves time and cash
CONSTRUCTION of the new roof at Errol Primary School saved time and money thanks to “innovative” timber engineering design from Ochil Timber, the firm...
Looking beyond compliance in cladding specification
Brian G Newell, founder and CEO of cladding specialist, Shackerley, discusses the need for cladding specification decisions to be made based on a full...
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...
The importance of balancing efficiency with craftsmanship in roofing
In the push to design products that are quicker and easier to install, is there a danger of taking the skill out of roofing?...
