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...
Innovation by design
Ronan Brunton, SPRA (Single Ply Roofing Association) technical manager, discusses the key points set out in the latest version of the SPRA Design Guide...
Driving sustainability with product choice
Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...
Crossing the bridge
When it comes to energy efficiency in buildings, we can’t ‘cross that bridge when we come to it’ – it’s time to prepare for...
Time to shine a light on the ‘invisible illness’
Earlier this year, data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed the risk of suicide among low-skilled male labourers, particularly those working in...
A Gateway to student living
THE Gateway Apartments student accommodation in Edinburgh has set a new standard for student living.
Senior Architectural Systems supplied curtain wall and window systems for...
Modern materials don’t fall flat at new Glasgow development
A much-lauded regeneration project in Glasgow is benefiting from technologically-advanced materials to deliver modern performance as well as design.
At the heart of the plans...
Bright future for Liverpool as new learning centre lights the way
The new learning centre at a college in Liverpool has a stunning façade thanks to RigiSystems LokFold standing seam aluminium.
Around 1,500 sq m of...
Buildbase up for larch cladding challenge
SUPPLYING large volumes of timber within tight project timescales was an essential element of Buildbase Scotland’s work with one of the country’s largest, privately-owned...
Historic Bo’ness Town Hall cupola restored
A £150,000 restoration of the lantern cupola on Bo'ness' B-listed Town Hall has been completed.
Falkirk Council commissioned the project earlier this year after inspections...
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...
A glazed expression for ambitious school redevelopment
A series of architectural aluminium glazing systems from Technal has been used for a redevelopment project at Yarm School, an independent co-educational private day...
BriggsAmasco honoured for roof installation at historic Shetland lighthouse site
BRIGGSAMASCO is celebrating after earning award recognition for its delivery of a roof installation at a visitor attraction in Shetland.
The company was named winner...
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,...
Prefab solution for Brechin campus
THE new £26 million Brechin Community Campus has benefited from “unique” advanced roofing techniques, according to membrane manufacturer Protan.
The three-level facility, designed and built...
NFRC welcomes strong support from Scottish Parliament for roofing priorities
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has hailed a month of 'strong support' for roofing priorities across the Scottish Parliament.
MSPs from across the...
Russell Roof Tiles launches charity initiative for third year in a row
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced that its Give4Good charity initiative will return for a third consecutive year, with the 150-strong team pledging to raise...
Programme unveiled for ninth Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival
THE programme for this year's Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival has been released, with organisers focusing heavily on COP26 and the sustainability of traditional buildings...
Roof windows add style to Scottish projects
Fakro roof windows have been used to enhance two separate Scottish projects.
Phase one of the restoration and extension of the Larbert House and Country...
Entries now open for Scottish Roofing Awards 2024
ENTRIES are now being sought for the Scottish Roofing Awards 2024.
The event will return to the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow on 25 October, with...
