Eye in the sky: the rising role of drones in roofing
THE use of drones in the roofing sector is surging – and it’s not difficult to see why.
The technology is ideally placed to reach...
Kilmarnock-based business joins hub supply chain framework
HUB South West has welcomed Kilmarnock-based Hugh LS McConnell to its supply chain framework as a new Tier 1b contractor partner.
This means the company,...
Traditionally-styled home goes with flow
MARLEY Alutec has revealed its Evolve Deepflow aluminium rainwater system, with custom manufactured components, has been used to achieve a ‘traditional look and superior...
Move will create a stronger image
HUNTER Douglas is to consolidate its position in the architectural systems sector with a new operations base.
The company has announced it is to transfer...
Artist turns life upside down
ARTIST Alex Chinneck’s latest project “Miner on the Moon” is a remarkable upside down house in London.
Norbord’s Sterling OSB proved invaluable to Alex,...
Durable roofing solution boosts sustainable living goals in St Andrews
CARLISLE'S RESITRIX bitumen backed EPDM system has helped to deliver a durable roofing solution at a development in St Andrews, which aims to set...
Luxury roof for listed building
A listed building in Helensburgh has been undergoing a complete re-roofing project to accommodate new luxury apartments.
Due to planning restrictions, Cupa Pizarras’ Heavy 3...
Roof contract is child’s play for Procast
EAST Kilbride-based Procast Building Contractors has been hard at work on a new roof for the Bathgate West Nursery School.
The project started in the...
Forster Group confirms trio of senior promotions
SOLAR and roofing services specialist Forster Group has announced three promotions to its senior team as the company continues to see an increase in...
Roof tile manufacturer confirms major upgrade to Lochmaben base
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing £750,000 on a new ridge tile plant at the firm’s Scottish site, located in Lochmaben,...
GRP can be plastic fantastic
By Andy Fell, Dryseal manager Hambleside Danelaw
PLASTIC roofing - not an obvious choice for environmental construction. With climate change becoming a hot topic, the...
A traditional look for Highland community
A housebuilder has chosen Cupa Pizarras’ Heavy 3 slate to help achieve a traditional look for homes in the new town of Tornagrain, near...
Opening doors to Edinburgh’s building heritage
The Edinburgh Festival brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city each summer to feast on jazz, comedy, theatre, avant-garde art and everything...
Collaboration creates new shared campus
AN ambitious new development to create a shared campus for four schools has benefited from a roofing and cladding package by Lakesmere.
The new scheme...
Prestwick Leisure Club transformation work extended
SOUTH Ayrshire Council has confirmed works to transform Prestwick Leisure Club are being extended.
The project started last August and a new roof has already...
Forster Group completes milestone solar installation project for Fife Creamery
FORSTER Group has completed a major solar installation for Fife Creamery in the company’s biggest project to date within the food and drink industry.
Following...
Closing date for copper & alloy awards
ENTRIES have now closed for the 2013 European Copper in Architecture Awards, the showcase for architects designing with copper and its alloys to promote...
Pitched roof plan for new Ronald McDonald House
INDEPENDENT charity Ronald McDonald House has announced that it has secured planning permission for a new facility at the South Glasgow Hospitals Campus.
The new...
Kelso school roof is a class apart
NORTHERN Irish roofing and cladding firm Thornton has recently completed work on a striking roofing structure at a Scottish primary school.
The Antrim-based business was...
Waterproofing supplier has room to grow after relocating
ICB (Waterproofing) Ltd has announced it has relocated its Scotland branch to a new unit in Coatbridge following ‘continual growth’.
Previously based in Bellshill, the...
