Buildbase up for larch cladding challenge
SUPPLYING large volumes of timber within tight project timescales was an essential element of Buildbase Scotland’s work with one of the country’s largest, privately-owned...
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...
Artist turns life upside down
ARTIST Alex Chinneck’s latest project “Miner on the Moon” is a remarkable upside down house in London.
Norbord’s Sterling OSB proved invaluable to Alex,...
Pushing the envelope on stunning V&A Dundee
SFS has revealed the firm’s A4 austenitic stainless fasteners are helping the landmark V&A Dundee stand out visually.
The building envelope fastener systems specialist teamed...
Pitched roof plan for new Ronald McDonald House
INDEPENDENT charity Ronald McDonald House has announced that it has secured planning permission for a new facility at the South Glasgow Hospitals Campus.
The new...
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...
Kelso school roof is a class apart
NORTHERN Irish roofing and cladding firm Thornton has recently completed work on a striking roofing structure at a Scottish primary school.
The Antrim-based business was...
Marley expands roofing portfolio
MARLEY has announced it is adding to its roofing portfolio with the acquisition of Viridian Solar, a supplier of roof integrated solar panels.
With demand...
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...
Russell Roof Tiles announces ‘significant’ reduction in carbon emissions
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has said it is on track to meet its 2040 net zero target, with its sustainability report showing continued reductions for...
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...
Turfing out traditional roofs
In recent years, green roofs have become increasingly popular throughout the UK, with industry experts estimating that the number of ‘gardens in the sky’...
Stylish hotel helps bring to life rejuvenated Edinburgh site
An area of Edinburgh gutted by fire 12 years ago is set to have new life breathed into it.
Metal Technology has provided a range...
Saint-Gobain’s latest acquisition boosts off-site offering
SAINT-Gobain UK & Ireland has completed the acquisition of SIG Roofspace Solutions, a firm which specialises in panelised roofing and room-in-roof solutions for housebuilders.
SIG Roofspace Solutions...
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...
Waterproofing supplier has room to grow after relocating
ICB (Waterproofing) Ltd has announced it has relocated its Scotland branch to a new unit in Coatbridge following ‘continual growth’.
Previously based in Bellshill, the...
Proteus Waterproofing appoints new marketing manager
PROTEUS Waterproofing has appointed Tom Rae as its new marketing manager.
With more than 15 years of marketing expertise, Tom has managed strategies and campaigns...
Customer focus is set in stone for leading supplier
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LIVINGSTON-based supplier of specialist stone and slate products, Natural By Choice, has credited its founding principles of only offering carefully handpicked materials and ‘above...
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...
Deadline looms for UK Roofing Awards 2024
ENTRIES are being sought for the UK Roofing Awards 2024, with the January 12 deadline now just a week away.
The awards recognise roofing, cladding...


























