Shortlist unveiled for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023
THE shortlist has been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023, with 24 projects making the cut across eight roofing and cladding categories.
The awards...
Award-winning Glenrothes roofing apprentice builds up skills and confidence
AN award-winning roofing apprentice has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by describing how his course has helped build work-ready skills and boosted his confidence.
Euan Forsyth,...
Donaldson Group launches online roof truss ordering service
THE Donaldson Group is introducing a new online roof truss ordering service called Donaldson Direct.
The timber specialist said the new platform provides a 'simple...
Roof tile manufacturer takes fundraising efforts to new heights
A seven-strong team from Russell Roof Tiles recently embarked on a 10,000 ft tandem charity skydive.
The manufacturer is raising money this year as part...
Procast employee earns top roofing apprentice accolade
PROCAST employee and new dad Conor Reid has been named Apprentice of the Year in Roofing in west central Scotland.
Conor, who is in his...
NFRC calls for ‘real consequences’ to address late payment issues
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling for 'real consequences' to help address the 'endemic culture' of late payment within the UK...
Zinc helps shed light on construction heritage
ROOFING and facades from VMZINC have helped bring to life the Engine Shed in Stirling, Historic Environment Scotland’s national conservation centre.
ANTHRA-ZINC standing seam, flat...
‘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...
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...
Roofing solutions work just the treat at Balmore
BALMORE Group Scotland’s industrial roofing contracts team has successfully completed an overhaul of the Balmore Water Treatment Works.
The site comprises nine buildings and Balmore...
Charity quest is a Smart move
SMARTROOF has launched the Smartmove Challenge 2021 in a bid to boost the physical and mental wellbeing of staff, suppliers and customers.
The ‘room in...
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...
MSP continues campaign to highlight importance of construction skills
A Lothian MSP has visited a Compass Roofing project to learn more about roofing apprenticeships and the challenges faced by both employees and apprentices.
Sue...
Roofing specialist extends Livingston FC sponsorship
BATHGATE-based roofing repair and replacement specialist Taylor Roofs has extended its sponsorship of Livingston Football Club.
The firm has signed a two-year contract extension to...
Delays fail to dampen waterside development
BRIGGSAMASCO has revealed how the firm overcame significant project delays to deliver a watertight roof system as part of an Edinburgh city centre social...
Glidevale Protect publishes roof space ventilation technical guidance
Glidevale Protect has released two visual technical guides to help specifiers and roofing contractors determine the correct roof space ventilation requirements depending on the type of pitched roofing underlay used, for both permeable and impermeable roof coverings.
UK’s most efficient form of lead recycling becomes specifiable
By Steve Reynolds, national specification manager at Envirolead
LEAD’S heritage as a product at the heart of UK construction is beyond doubt and its place...
New Aberdeenshire civic hub pushes the envelope
EJOT UK has collaborated with Scottish distributor Tektum Supplies and roofing and façade contractor Fowler McKenzie to develop a robust fixing specification for the...
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...
Tile manufacturer shows support for vulnerable children and young people in Kenya
AS part of its Give4Good initiative, a team from roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles recently travelled to Kenya to support The Footprints Family.
The...
