Hard work pays off for Kovara
KOVARA Projects Ltd triumphed at the Kalzip Annual Teamkal Conference and Awards Ceremony by scooping the Contractor of the Year award.
The company achieved further...
Sika launches new hot melt roofing system
SIKA recently announced it has expanded its bituminous roofing range with the launch of SikaBit ProMelt - described as a versatile structural waterproofing system...
Hospice benefits from housebuilder’s ‘roof donation’ pledge
CALA Homes (West) has donated £2,850 to Kilbryde Hospice as part of the company's roof donation pledge at its Jackton development near East Kilbride.
To...
Russell Roof Tiles shows support for women in construction
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is demonstrating it is a 'welcoming and flexible' business in the run up to International Women’s...
Organisers hail success of annual event celebrating traditional buildings
ORGANISERS have hailed the success of the 11th Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival.
Held as part of the Edinburgh Fringe, the event offered members of the...
Outdoor construction workers urged not to underestimate winter weather risks
WITH the UK poised to embrace sub-zero temperatures next week, roofing specialist Marley has provided some guidance to help roofers and other outdoor construction...
Macleod Roofing marks 35th anniversary with launch of community fund
INVERNESS-based Macleod Roofing has launched a new community fund as part of its 35th anniversary year.
The firm said the move turns decades of informal...
Brett Martin helping to light up the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
THE eyes of the sporting world were on the new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Multivault GRP rooflights from Brett Martin...
RAAC rears its head once again in Scotland
THE issue of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) reared its head again in Scotland recently, with the news that Aberdeen City Council had approved...
Pitched roofing manufacturer highlights merchant growth
PITCHED roofing specialist Russell Roof Tiles has revealed the business is experiencing a 15% rise in customer growth in the builders’ merchants sector.
This includes new...
Collaboration creates new shared campus
A new development to create a shared campus for four schools has benefited from a roofing and cladding package by Lakesmere.
The new scheme has...
New institute launched for UK metal roofing and cladding specialists
THE MCRMA (Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association) has announced the launch of a new institute for the UK’s metal roofing and facades specialists.
The...
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...
Sutherland timber products specialist switches on huge solar array
A Sutherland-based timber products specialist has invested in a massive solar array on the roof of its production facility.
The six-figure initiative means biomass supplier...
Proteus Waterproofing appoints new marketing manager
PROTEUS Waterproofing has appointed Tom Rae as its new marketing manager.
With more than 15 years of marketing expertise, Tom has managed strategies and campaigns...
UpStand boards for inverted roofs
ALL insulation specifications for inverted roofs should include specific detailing to prevent cold bridging around the roof parapet where the horizontal insulation board meets...
Glidevale Protect bolsters technical service with senior appointment
BUILDING materials producer Glidevale Protect has promoted Jim Smith to the role of head of technical.
The firm said the move is designed to continue...
Slate specialist honoured for sustainable credentials
NATURAL slate specialist Cupa Pizarras has has become a carbon-neutral company according to the Carbon Trust.
This was achieved by working with Carbon Footprint and...
The curious case of an industry at a time of change
THE roofing and cladding industry is preparing for takeovers as a series of “curious circumstances” begins to shape the industry, according to market analyst...
Boxing clever aids gymnastics hopes
A Dundee building that had fallen into disuse has been rescued in time to play an important part in preparations for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games...





















