Collaboration holds the key to tackling cladding challenges
INSITE Group has called on the construction industry to continue working collaboratively in navigating its way through the current cladding challenges amidst ‘more demands...
Proposed changes to planning process for rooftop solar in Scotland welcomed
SAVILLS director Thomas McMillan, who is also the chair of Solar Energy Scotland, has welcomed plans by the Scottish Government to ease permitted development...
NFRC Scotland to expand education programme in 2025
FOLLOWING the success of in-school skills demonstrations in 2024, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scotland has announced an expansion of its education programme...
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,...
MSPs learn about traditional building skills outside Scottish parliament
OVER 30 MSPs joined young people and construction industry representatives at a recent event to learn more about traditional building skills.
NFRC members were present...
Roofing contractors report busy start to the year despite materials and skills shortages
NEW research has found that the UK's roofing contractors have experienced growing workloads in the first quarter of 2021, but have been impacted by...
Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project
GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
The investment is tipped...
A natural choice for Stirlingshire farm renovation
NATURAL slate has been used in a heritage farm renovation project in a small Stirlingshire Village.
Crammond Select Homes is behind the project at the...
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...
Manufacturer earns accreditation for sustainability progress
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has received Planet Mark Business Certification, an accreditation firms can use to report on its carbon footprint and demonstrate sustainability progress.
The concrete...
A taste of traditional building skills for Scottish schoolchildren
A traditional roof slating demonstration will be undertaken by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) as part of a unique event in Callander.
On...
Roofing firms urged to maximise daylight during winter
ROOF systems manufacturer Marley is reminding roofers of the importance of adjusting their work to make the most of limited daylight hours during winter.
In...
Hybrid solution earns top marks at new school
A hybrid roofing membrane from Sika was utilised to provide a watertight finish for a new school built using offsite construction techniques.
To meet performance...
Waterproofing system provides a winning formula for complex roofs
Laura Duncan, commercial director of Edinburgh-based roofing contractor Site Roofing Ltd, part of Site Group, tells Project Scotland why the company chooses the RESITRIX️...
Class of its own: school roof project saves time and cash
CONSTRUCTION of the new roof at Errol Primary School saved time and money thanks to “innovative” timber engineering design from Ochil Timber, the firm...
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...
New MD appointed at BriggsAmasco
TONY Lawther has been promoted to the role of MD at roofing specialist BriggsAmasco. He succeeds Dave Maginnis, who has become chairman.
Tony joined BriggsAmasco...
Organisers hail success of annual event celebrating traditional buildings
ORGANISERS have hailed the success of the 11th Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival.
Held as part of the Edinburgh Fringe, the event offered members of the...
‘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...
Proteus Waterproofing appoints new marketing manager
PROTEUS Waterproofing has appointed Tom Rae as its new marketing manager.
With more than 15 years of marketing expertise, Tom has managed strategies and campaigns...
