‘Safe in the sun’ message getting through to outdoor construction workers
NEW research has found that campaigns to increase awareness about the dangers of outdoor working in the summer months are helping to get the...
Lothian tiles specified on 59-bed care home
Russell Roof Tiles' (RRT) Lothian concrete roof tiles were specified by Seagrave Developments on a new 59-bed care home in Northampton.
The Lothian is described...
Kilmarnock roofing specialist strengthens senior management team
KEN Wales has been promoted to the role of divisional director of McConnell's specialist roofing and painting division.
He has been with the Kilmarnock-headquartered business...
Lochmaben business welcomes founder’s daughter to factory site
THE team at Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) in Lochmaben recently welcomed the founder's daughter to the site.
Mary Colburn (nee Gibson) worked at the factory...
Work progresses on £40m Aberdeen Market project
A new roof for the former British Home Stores building on Union Street has been completed as part of the delivery of the new...
Glasgow development opts for single ply roof solution
A new social housing scheme on the banks of the Clyde specified a Protan engineered roofing solution.
CRGP Architects has created a development, built by...
Artist turns his life upside down
ARTIST Alex Chinneck’s project “Miner on the Moon” is an upside down house in London.
Norbord’s Sterling OSB proved invaluable to Alex, a fan...
International call-up for roof tile manufacturer’s football support
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is stepping up its support for sport internationally after announcing a new sponsorship with Indian football...
New study could help inform sector on future trends
ROOF systems manufacturer Marley has published a new white paper described as shedding light on what tenants and homeowners are looking for in a...
Roof tile manufacturer pitches in to help local charity
THE Lochmaben team at roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is supporting a local children’s charity this festive season.
The company is donating £500 to...
Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards 2025
THE finalists for the 2025 UK Roofing Awards have been announced, following a 'record' number of entries.
Winners of all 16 categories will be announced...
Technal to embrace BIM progress
TECHNAL has launched a range of Building Information Modelling (BIM) components through BIMstore to make specification of its façade, window and door products even...
Kilmarnock-based business joins hub supply chain framework
HUB South West has welcomed Kilmarnock-based Hugh LS McConnell to its supply chain framework as a new Tier 1b contractor partner.
This means the company,...
Roof tile manufacturer smashes charity target
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has helped bring festive cheer to charities close to its Burton and Lochmaben sites after donating a...
High-rising star is reborn in Glasgow
ONE of Glasgow’s first high-rise buildings has been given a new lease of life under a £27.5m conversion scheme.
In a project led by Ryder...
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...
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...
Sika launches new hot melt roofing system
SIKA recently announced it has expanded its bituminous roofing range with the launch of SikaBit ProMelt - described as a versatile structural waterproofing system...
Guard of honour for Livingston shopping site
TRAD Safety Systems has supplied and installed 800 linear metres of its new Edgeguard permanent roof edge protection system across ten roofs at shopping...
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?...
