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Lakesmere

Collaboration creates new shared campus

AN ambitious new development to create a shared campus for four schools has benefited from a roofing and cladding package by Lakesmere. The new scheme...
The timber systems division of James Jones & Sons is distributing its JJI-Joists through a company based in the Vendee region. France Poutres is a family-run business which manufactures and distributes its own all-timber I-joist and is now also supplying JJI-Joists, promoting them as a cost-effective alternative for floors, walls and roofs.

French get switched on to Scottish firm’s cost-saving products

A Scottish company is making inroads into the French construction market. The timber systems division of James Jones & Sons is distributing its JJI-Joists through...

‘An amazing design with incredible engineering’

Ochil Timber Products has designed and delivered 1600 timber trusses to the value of £195,000 to create the roof of a major new school...
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Lochmaben firm teams up with NHBC to tackle skills shortages

LOCHMABEN-based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed how it is supporting the National House Building Council (NHBC) in its ambition to address...
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Historic Stirling roofs help to inspire a bright future

TRADESPEOPLE from as far afield as Germany were in attendance at a recent Historic Environment Scotland (HES) event which shone a light on two...

Pitched roofing manufacturer highlights merchant growth

PITCHED roofing specialist Russell Roof Tiles has revealed the business is experiencing a 15% rise in customer growth in the builders’ merchants sector. This includes new...

Rooflights help to create bright future for e-retailers

As demand for warehouse space increases, Adrian Lukic, sales director at Brett Martin, explores the advantages of installing rooflights in wide span buildings THE demand...

Pitched roof tile manufacturer reaffirms support for apprenticeships

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is backing National Apprenticeship Week, which aims to highlight the work done by employers and apprentices...

McConnell strengthens senior team with new appointments

MCCONNELL has announced it has strengthened its leadership team on the back of 'stronger than forecasted' growth, recent major framework successes and a 'burgeoning'...

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...

Roofing expertise put to test at Portobello High

EDINBURGH’S new Portobello High School is one of the first of the new ‘Wave 3’ schools identified by Edinburgh City Council to replace existing...

Managing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) roof structures

By Stuart Fleming, director, Will Rudd PROPERTY owners and managers of buildings built between the mid 1950s and early 1990s will be interested to know...

NFRC issues final extension to Roofing Awards submissions deadline

THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced a final extension to the deadline for nominations for the Roofing Awards 2025, following an...
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New chair elected at Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association

ADRIAN Whitefoot has been elected as the new chair of the MCRMA (Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association), the trade body representing the metal...

Top considerations for commercial solar PV

Roofing and solar provider Forster Group was appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes. Bruce...
Solar installation at Fife Creamery

Forster Group completes milestone solar installation project for Fife Creamery

FORSTER Group has completed a major solar installation for Fife Creamery in the company’s biggest project to date within the food and drink industry. Following...
THE safety of Rockpanel cladding boards has been improved with the launch of products manufactured to the new FS-Xtra grade that complies with European fire classification level A2-s1, d0.

Where’s the fire?

THE safety of Rockpanel cladding boards has been improved with the launch of products manufactured to the new FS-Xtra grade that complies with European...

NFRC UK Roofing Awards winners announced

THE winners of the 2023 NFRC UK Roofing Awards have been announced. The InterContinental London—The O2 was the venue for the awards ceremony, hosted by...
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Fountainbridge student housing scheme receives top marks

LAKESMERE was appointed by main contractor Pochin’s Construction to complete an extensive cladding package for Edinburgh Napier University’s new Bainfield student residence scheme in...
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Welsh Slate chosen for Glasgow hospice

WELSH Slate was specified for the new £21 million Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park. The building features Welsh Slate’s Penrhyn...