Clark Contracts completes external refurbishment of University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building
CLARK Contracts has completed a £2.3 million external refurbishment of the University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building.
The facility, which is home to the university’s Andersonian...
NFRC marks official launch of Future Roofing programme at Prestwick Academy
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has celebrated the official opening of the Future Roofing programme at Prestwick Academy.
Future Roofing builds on the trial...
The Quay to success
ROOFING and cladding specialist Curtis Moore scooped a trio of gongs at this year’s Kalzip Teamkal Network Awards.
Part of the annual Teamkal Conference, a...
‘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...
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...
TN International acquires bitumen roofing specialist in multi-million pound deal
TN International (TNi), owner of Scottish insulation manufacturer Superglass, has acquired bitumen roofing manufacturer Chesterfelt in a multi-million pound deal.
The deal has been described...
Finalists revealed for UK Roofing Awards
THE shortlist has been announced for the UK Roofing Awards 2024.
NFRC revealed the finalists in all 16 project categories across a range of roofing...
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...
Deal agreed to free up £10m to support Aberdeen residents affected by RAAC
THE Scottish Government has reached a funding deal with Aberdeen City Council to meet costs associated with addressing RAAC-affected properties in the Balnagask area...
Online hubs offer insulation advice
ROCKWOOL has created a series of technical resource hubs to help specifiers access information and advice on specialist insulation solutions.
The online hubs comprise passive...
Investing in young people pays off for Forster Group
FORSTER Group, a provider of roofing, solar and battery storage solutions, has revealed how it is defying industry trends by having a workforce with...
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...
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...
Low carbon waterproofing solution installed at ‘greenest’ UK prison
A low carbon waterproofing solution has been installed at the UK’s ‘greenest’ prison.
BriggsAmasco delivered the project at HMP Fosse Way in South Wigston, Leicestershire.
With designs...
Next generation roofing underlay offers superior air permeability and strong wind uplift resistance
Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Viking Air, an air and vapour permeable (LR) roofing underlay for cold and warm pitched roofs.
Marley teams up with mental health charity for Winter Wellness campaign
ROOFING firm Marley has teamed up with TOUGH TO TALK, a charity dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health in men.
With research from...
Carlisle roofing systems utilised at ‘Fishbowl’ building
ALREADY recognised as one of Rotterdam’s most striking landmarks, the new Collection Building of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen has been nicknamed ‘The Fishbowl’.
Designed by...
‘Complex’ roofing system at Edinburgh student site earns award recognition
CARLISLE Construction Materials has expressed its delight after project partner Site Group won the Green Roofing category at the 2025 NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards.
The...
Old Plean Roofing is reaching new heights
STIRLING-based contractor Old Plean Roofing has already started expanding its new premises – just six months after moving in!
The family-run business, founded in 2019...
The heat is on for aspiring roofers as SkillBuild 2022 begins
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced it is 'delighted' to once again be leading the roofing element of this year's SkillBuild competition.
The...
