Deadline extended by one week for UK Roofing Awards 2024
DUE to popular demand from busy contractors, NFRC has announced a one-week extension to the deadline for entries into the UK Roofing Awards 2024.
The...
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...
Russell Roof Tiles launches dedicated programme to support employee mental health
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced it is launching its first dedicated programme to support its team's mental health and wellbeing.
Unveiled on National Stress Awareness...
New slates for Auldhouse
SOUTH Lanarkshire Council has specified Hardrow Slates from Forticrete for the £3 million refurbishment of Auldhouse Primary School in East Kilbride.
Part of South Lanarkshire Council’s...
Lochmaben roof tile manufacturer donates £37,000 to charity this Christmas
LOCHMABEN-based manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed it is donating £37,000 to five local charities this Christmas.
The announcement made by MD, Andrew Hayward, during...
Capitol gains as roofing system complements theatre transformation
THE stylish revamp of Aberdeen’s former Capitol Theatre was aided by a “durable” and watertight roofing system, delivered by BriggsAmasco.
The historic and much-loved building...
Scottish Roofing Awards 2023 winners revealed
THE winners of the 2023 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a luncheon in Glasgow.
Eight category winners were revealed, as well as Young...
New school roof doesn’t fall flat
A new Kalzip ‘Flat Pan’ roof has been created for the landmark Orchard Brae School in Aberdeen.
Over 3,000 sqm of aluminium standing seam profile...
New apprentices help to tackle “greatest challenge”
FORSTER Roofing’s first female roofing apprentice is among the latest intake of apprentices at the firm’s Brechin-based Skills Academy.
Adelle Martin, from Denny, joined eleven...
One goes into three as Prater learns a lesson
Envelope contractor Prater has racked up a hat-trick of projects in Scotland’s education sector.
THE trio is made up of Eastwood High School in East...
Don’t overlook the roof space when mitigating moisture build-up
ROOFING component manufacturer Klober is calling on housing providers to specify effective roof ventilation in order to reduce the risk of mould.
The firm explained...
Organisations team up to promote best practice in roofing specification
NBS, a construction data platform, has announced a new partnership with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) to promote standards and guidance...
Durable roofing solution boosts sustainable living goals in St Andrews
CARLISLE'S RESITRIX bitumen backed EPDM system has helped to deliver a durable roofing solution at a development in St Andrews, which aims to set...
Forster Group confirms trio of senior promotions
SOLAR and roofing services specialist Forster Group has announced three promotions to its senior team as the company continues to see an increase in...
Roof tile manufacturer takes fundraising efforts to new heights
A seven-strong team from Russell Roof Tiles recently embarked on a 10,000 ft tandem charity skydive.
The manufacturer is raising money this year as part...
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...
Roofing students benefit from unique insight into Kirkcaldy Campus upgrade works
STUDENTS from Fife College’s roof, slating and tiling first-year apprenticeship course recently received a tour of roofing renovation works at the Kirkcaldy Campus.
The development...
Roofing careers promoted at Royal Highland Show
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been providing 'mini-masterclasses' in roof slating at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.
NFRC members Compass Roofing...
Brett Martin helping to light up the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
THE eyes of the sporting world were on the new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Multivault GRP rooflights from Brett Martin...
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...
