Roofing

NEW research has revealed that 43% of roofing contractors expect further growth over the next 12 months, despite 86% experiencing rising material prices in...

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...

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...

BARR Construction has taken a huge stride forward with the Ashton Gate rebuild successfully lifting the 106m Dolman Stand roof truss into place. Weighing 75...

FORSTER Group has completed the installation of 280 roof-mounted solar panels at two Dundee care homes. Project Scotland reported in December that the two homes,...

With a more buoyant construction market, it is those firms continuing to invest in training that are best placed to help housing providers bring their homes up to modern standards. Billy Baird, Projects Director at roofing and cladding services provider Marley Contract Services, looks at how the company has managed to maintain its skills base. THE skills shortage is particularly acute in the construction industry and encompasses a wide range of disciplines from bricklaying through to plumbing. A lack of...

EUROCELL has announced an advanced tiled roof system for new and refurbishment projects. The latest addition, Equinox, can be used to transform an existing roof...

THE NFRC has hailed the 'exceptional efforts' of all the finalists in the roofing category of the 2024 SkillBuild competition. After a hard-fought final, Joe...

DONALDSON Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced it has become the first bespoke product manufacturer to achieve the Code for Construction Product information (CCPI) mark...

A Luxembourg-headquartered robotics company has revealed that its innovative range of cleaning machines could help Scotland achieve its environmental goals through ensuring solar panels...

OVER 1,200m2 of StoVentec Glass cladding has been used as part of the upgrade and refurbishment of Reading Station. Specified by Grimshaw Architects, the glass...

CUMBERNAULD-based Cube Glass has been appointed an official distributor in Scotland of Glazing Vision rooflights. Glazing Vision designs and manufactures architectural glass rooflights for customers...

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...

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has helped bring festive cheer to charities close to its Burton and Lochmaben sites after donating a...

ROOF systems manufacturer Marley has published a new white paper described as shedding light on what tenants and homeowners are looking for in a...

SEVERAL Scottish projects picked up pizes at the tenth UK Roofing Awards, announced at a ceremony in London hosted by BBC’s Louise Minchin and...

This excerpt from ACO Building Drainage’s recently published Blue Roof Guide Vol 2 details how blue roof integration impacts green, hard-landscaped, and biosolar roofs MULTIFUNCTIONAL...

THREE projects that benefited from BriggsAmasco's waterproofing expertise have been shortlisted at this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards. The company is a finalist in the categories...

OVER the last three years, Denny-based Ochil Timber has been part of an intriguing architectural project on the island of Tiree, which has seen...

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' new concrete roof tile, following a £2 million investment and five years in design...