Keeping up appearances
CUPA Pizarras’ Heavy 3 roofing slate has been used to help replicate the appearance of Scottish slate on a new community hub project on...
Why guarantees are important in roofing
Mark Parsons, technical director at pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, explains why a solid guarantee is essential
WE’RE experiencing an overwhelming change in...
Kirkcaldy roofing apprentice celebrates milestone award win
KIRKCALDY-based roofing apprentice Leah Stewart has become the first Scottish female to win the BMI Redland Apprentice of the Year accolade.
Leah, who is doing...
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...
Award-winning roofing business refuses to rest on its laurels
NORTHWEST Roofing & Building Maintenance has marked another award-winning year by completing a full revamp of its Drumchapel base and upgrading its vehicle fleet.
The...
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...
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...
Closing date for copper & alloy awards
ENTRIES have now closed for the 2013 European Copper in Architecture Awards, the showcase for architects designing with copper and its alloys to promote...
Major regional rise in sales contributes to 30% growth at Metrotile UK
MAJOR sales growth by a Glasgow-based Sales Director has contributed to more than 30 per cent of projected expansion by leading lightweight roofing firm Metrotile UK.
Mark...
Innovation was the name of the game at RCI Show 2019
MANY of the biggest names in the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors made their way to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena in late March for the...
New roof structures could be trialled in Dundee RAAC properties
PILOT works on five council properties affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) could be set to go ahead in Dundee, if councillors approve...
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...
Roof tile manufacturer confirms major upgrade to Lochmaben base
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing £750,000 on a new ridge tile plant at the firm’s Scottish site, located in Lochmaben,...
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...
Political uncertainty hampering future planning for roofing contractors
NEW research has revealed that political uncertainty has presented a growing challenge for UK roofing businesses.
The findings are revealed in NFRC’s latest State of...
High praise for low-rise – School takes design award
ONE of the first applications of a new low-rise glazing system has landed a clutch of awards.
Forest Park School is a new primary for...
Tackling climate change with greener rooftops
Green roofs can play their part in helping urban environments fight the impact of global warming. Flat roofs have become an untapped resource for...
Forstering new talent
ANGUS-based roofing and solar PV contractor Forster Group is doing its part to combat the skills shortage in the construction sector by creating its...
DTE achieves CCPI mark for trusses and joists
DONALDSON Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced it has become the first bespoke product manufacturer to achieve the Code for Construction Product information (CCPI) mark...
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...
