Bespoke roof glazing solution helps to light up stunning auditorium
One of the most impressive performing arts centres to be built at a school in the UK features a bespoke roof glazing solution from...
NFRC hosts Scottish Parliament reception to mark skills progress
MORE than 130 guests attended a Scottish Parliament reception hosted by the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) to celebrate the progress being made...
Understanding demands for ridge line ventilation
Consideration of high-level roof ventilation is a key requirement for cold and warm pitched roofs. Solutions such as dry fix ridge systems and tile...
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...
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...
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...
Don’t overlook the roof space when mitigating moisture build-up
ROOFING component manufacturer Klober is calling on housing providers to specify effective roof ventilation in order to reduce the risk of mould.
The firm explained...
Aberdeen’s ‘most haunted’ building to undergo £1.36m repairs project
WORK is underway on the £1.36 million delivery of repairs to Aberdeen's 'most haunted' building.
The repair and conservation work to the Tolbooth Museum, which...
Macleod Roofing backs The Archie Foundation
MACLEOD Roofing has supported two vital health initiatives at Raigmore Hospital's Children Unit through a donation to The Archie Foundation.
The £10,000 donation from the...
‘Spot-on rooflight selection helps prevent damp issues and a leaking bank account’
Rooflight leakage, left unattended, can lead to a multitude of potentially costly repairs. Although not always the fault of product design, installing quality rooflighting...
Roof tile manufacturer launches first underlay range
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has launched its first underlay range, RussFast Underlay.
The first two products in the range have been designed for...
Russell pitches in to meet latest standards
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has enhanced its dry-fix roof solutions to be fully compliant with the latest standards and regulation revisions.
The...
Roofers report fall in workloads and level of new enquiries
NEW research from NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has shown a drop in workloads and an 'alarming' fall in members' confidence.
The latest 'State...
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...
Stirling roofing firm crowned Small Business of the Year
OLD Plean Roofing has been crowned Small Business of the Year at the Scottish SME Business Awards 2022.
Voted for by the public, the awards recognise...
How will permitted development rights impact businesses in Scotland?
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced plans to ease permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar installations. With the new proposals having now...
Plus point: new range launches for distributors
A range of bituminous membranes specially formulated for roofing distributors and their customers has been launched by waterproofing specialists TN International (TNi).
The ROOFplus portfolio...
Scottish roofing excellence celebrated at awards lunch
THE winners of the 2025 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a ceremony held in the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Special guest Tam...
Customer focus is set in stone for leading supplier
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LIVINGSTON-based supplier of specialist stone and slate products, Natural By Choice, has credited its founding principles of only offering carefully handpicked materials and ‘above...
Reduced on and off-site carbon footprints are key to improved building sustainability
With more high-profile developers announcing their ambition to increase the number of net zero carbon projects in their building portfolio, Janice Johnson, sustainability manager...
