New roof is a breath of fresh air
A Mitsubishi Air Conditioning manufacturing facility in Livingston has been reroofed without any disruption to production.
The retrofit contract was carried out by Mitie Tilley...
UpStand boards for inverted roofs
ALL insulation specifications for inverted roofs should include specific detailing to prevent cold bridging around the roof parapet where the horizontal insulation board meets...
Rooflights help Fuel natural daylight
BRETT Martin revealed it has helped provide a comfortable environment for workers at a newly expanded production facility in Dundee after providing a range...
Across the rooftops – Green Kingspan bus stations
SIX bus depots in England and Scotland have taken steps towards a greener future by generating clean on-site energy with Kingspan’s roof-mounted PV system.
The...
Shingle minded design – Diamond shapes from Sotech
A new-build office building has become a ‘jewel’ in the landscape with the installation of diamond-shaped shingles.
The building, the workplace for hundreds of people,...
Kilwinning retrofit upgrade work completed in time for Christmas
RIVERSIDE Scotland has announced completion of its first major retrofit project in Pennyburn, Kilwinning, just in time for Christmas.
The works, delivered in partnership with...
Construction businesses urged to assess the risks of living walls
AN insurance specialist has urged construction companies to assess the risks associated with living walls, which may not be fully covered by standard insurance...
Watertight roof solution brings peace of mind to new residents
BriggsAmasco, has provided a “complex” waterproofing system to ensure a new multi-million pound residential complex remains protected against the risk of water ingress for...
Manufacturer unveils ‘revolutionary’ concrete roof tile
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' new concrete roof tile, following a £2 million investment and five years in design...
Scaffold specialists keep challenging tram depot project on track
JR Scaffold has announced completion of a major project at Gogar Tram Depot in Edinburgh, supporting with the over-cladding of its roof.
The project took...
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,...
Reduced on and off-site carbon footprints are key to improved building sustainability
With more high-profile developers announcing their ambition to increase the number of net zero carbon projects in their building portfolio, Janice Johnson, sustainability manager...
Astron’s ultimate profile
THE LMR 600 Roofing System from Astron, part of the Lindab Group, is the only completely integrated roll formed metal roofing system on the...
Start of a new tradition?
THE annual Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival moved to an online format this year due to Covid-19 – and was such a success that organisers...
New research reveals winter mental health struggles among UK roofers
NEW research by Marley has highlighted that steps are still required in providing roofing contractors with mental health support.
In a poll of roofing contractors,...
Scottish Procurement Alliance renews four frameworks
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it is re-procuring four of its most successful frameworks: Schools and Community Buildings; Modular Buildings; Roofing; and Doors.
In...
Roofing specialist extends Livingston FC sponsorship
BATHGATE-based roofing repair and replacement specialist Taylor Roofs has extended its sponsorship of Livingston Football Club.
The firm has signed a two-year contract extension to...
Roofing and cladding contractors see rising workloads but material shortages intensify
NEW research has highlighted the impact of material and skills shortages and rising costs in the roofing and cladding industry.
The NFRC/Glenigan State of the...
Crossing the bridge
When it comes to energy efficiency in buildings, we can’t ‘cross that bridge when we come to it’ – it’s time to prepare for...
Learning a lesson – Knauf Marmorit to offer free CPD seminars
Knauf Marmorit is offering free CPD seminars designed to simplify the specification of external wall insulation and render systems.
Content can be tailored to architects,...
