Roofers report rising workloads but cost pressures mean higher prices for clients
NEW research has revealed the majority of roofing and cladding contractors have increased their tender prices amid 'spiralling' costs of materials, labour and energy.
The...
Work complete on revamp of Lanark Railway Station
THE roof and canopy of Lanark Railway Station has been revamped in a project which will extend the lifespan of each element by up...
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...
Hospice benefits from housebuilder’s ‘roof donation’ pledge
CALA Homes (West) has donated £2,850 to Kilbryde Hospice as part of the company's roof donation pledge at its Jackton development near East Kilbride.
To...
Macleod Roofing marks 35th anniversary with launch of community fund
INVERNESS-based Macleod Roofing has launched a new community fund as part of its 35th anniversary year.
The firm said the move turns decades of informal...
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...
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...
Roofing contractor urges Scottish construction firms to join mental health charity challenge
GLASGOW-based Roofing Advisors (UK) has announced the return of its annual 5K a Day in May challenge for 2026.
Now in its third year, the...
Landmark project powers on with waterproofing solutions
BRIGGSAMASCO has provided details of the firm’s multiple-application waterproofing programme as part of the regeneration of London’s Battersea Power Station.
Phase Two of the landmark...
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...
Procast employee earns top roofing apprentice accolade
PROCAST employee and new dad Conor Reid has been named Apprentice of the Year in Roofing in west central Scotland.
Conor, who is in his...
Fire option for curtain walling
A fire resistant enhancement of its traditional curtain walling systems has been launched by aluminium systems supplier Kawneer.
The range extension applies to the AA100...
‘Spot-on rooflight selection helps prevent damp issues and a leaking bank account’
Rooflight leakage, left unattended, can lead to a multitude of potentially costly repairs. Although not always the fault of product design, installing quality rooflighting...
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...
Pro-viding means to help creative architecture win top design prize
ADVOCATES Close in Edinburgh’s Old Town won the much-coveted 2014 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Prize.
The development combined ‘gutsy contemporary’ additions among...
Winners revealed at NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2024
THE winners of the Scottish Roofing Awards 2024 have been announced at an event in Glasgow.
The awards celebrate the work of NFRC members across...
Roofing contractor shows support for World Menopause Awareness Month
ROOFING contractor BriggsAmasco has shown its commitment to World Menopause Awareness Month by hosting a course for female staff to gain a better understanding...
Creepy cladding – Vine decoration for London scheme
USING Trespa’s Meteon panels, a £2m affordable housing scheme in London includes latticed façades inspired by ivy vines.
Featuring shared ownership, social rent and large...
Preserving traditional construction skills is an ‘absolute must’
MAINTAINING traditional skills in the Scottish construction industry has been described as an ‘absolute must’ if we are to prevent older buildings from falling...
MSP continues campaign to highlight importance of construction skills
A Lothian MSP has visited a Compass Roofing project to learn more about roofing apprenticeships and the challenges faced by both employees and apprentices.
Sue...
