Roofing contractors report busy start to the year despite materials and skills shortages
NEW research has found that the UK's roofing contractors have experienced growing workloads in the first quarter of 2021, but have been impacted by...
Revamped hospital site roof is in excellent health
With buildable land at a premium, derelict public spaces are ripe for regeneration as contemporary housing developments. Westburn Gardens in the centre of Aberdeen...
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...
Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive following ‘monumental’ year
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a recruitment drive to fill new roles at its Lochmaben site.
Due to expansion, the roof tile manufacturer has vacancies...
Milestone reached in Citadel Leisure Centre refurbishment project
CONSTRUCTION of a new entrance façade has been completed at the Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr.
The project forms part of a refurbishment programme, with...
Deadline extended for Scottish Roofing Awards 2025
THE deadline to enter the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025 has been extended.
NFRC members now have until 5pm on 10 September to submit their...
Working smart: university roof refurbishment earns plaudits
THE roof refurbishment of a historic University of Edinburgh building won the Single Ply Roofing category at this year’s NFRC National Roofing Awards.
The Joseph...
CIOB and NFRC launch new roofing chartered membership programme
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), in collaboration with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), has launched a new roofing chartered membership programme...
Fluidity and flexibility are key to Lakesmere growth
Project Scotland speaks to David Gray, managing director – northern regions, Lakesmere Group, as the Group’s turnover gets set to exceed £100 million
Q) How...
New colour added to Redland slates range
Redland is introducing a new, darker grey colour to its Mini Stonewold product range.
The existing Slate Grey colour presents a mid-grey finish that comes...
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...
Roof tile manufacturer embarks on weighty charity challenge
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has embarked on a sponsored weight loss as the firm's first charity challenge of 2023.
Taking place between...
Rooflights prove a bright idea for new facility
BRETT Martin Daylight Systems has provided its Energysaver GRP rooflights for a new production facility in Bedfordshire, said to have created a ‘light, energy...
Virus response shows the true value of trade bodies
THE Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the roofing and cladding sector, with businesses and individuals operating in this field having to...
Russell Roof Tiles secures £1m MOD project
LOCHMABEN-based Russell Roof Tiles has won its largest single project in five years – a £1 million contract to deliver pitched roof tiles and...
Jedburgh youngsters get a taste of construction with traditional skills ‘mini masterclasses’
A traditional building skills demonstration has been delivered for young people at Jedburgh Grammar Campus, one of the final elements of the five-year Jedburgh...
International recognition for UK Roofing Awards winners
FOLLOWING success at the UK Roofing Awards, NFRC nominated a number of members to represent the UK at the International Federation of the Roofing...
Long-serving Russell Roof Tiles team members presented with woodland
LONG-serving Russel Roof Tiles team members have been presented with their own area of managed woodland.
Staff across two sites were presented with the woodland,...
NFRC hails recognition of traditional skills success at Edinburgh event
NFRC is celebrating recognition by the Scottish Parliament for efforts at the 10th Festival of Traditional Buildings, held in August.
A parliamentary motion submitted by...
Cube Glass appointed Scottish distributor of Glazing Vision rooflights
CUMBERNAULD-based Cube Glass has been appointed an official distributor in Scotland of Glazing Vision rooflights.
Glazing Vision designs and manufactures architectural glass rooflights for customers...
