Roofing

WEST Lothian Council has agreed a budget of over £3 million for the repair of the Lanthorn Centre's roof deck. The Livingston facility closed in...

MANUFACTURER Russell Roof Tiles has revealed it believes attracting young people into the industry is 'essential' to tackle skills shortages. The business has highlighted three...

A Blackdown Green Roof has boosted the green credentials and provided an attractive feature at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro. The Intensive Green Roof system was specified...

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling for 'real consequences' to help address the 'endemic culture' of late payment within the UK...

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...

SOUTH Lanarkshire Council has specified Hardrow Slates from Forticrete for the £3 million refurbishment of Auldhouse Primary School in East Kilbride. Part of South Lanarkshire Council’s...

BRIGGSAMASCO is celebrating after earning award recognition for its delivery of a roof installation at a visitor attraction in Shetland. The company was named winner...

A £150,000 restoration of the lantern cupola on Bo'ness' B-listed Town Hall has been completed. Falkirk Council commissioned the project earlier this year after inspections...

A whopping £80,000 has been raised by Russell Roof Tiles after the firm's Big Charity Quiz Night boosted the final fundraising amount by £15,000. Held...

NFRC Scotland has revealed details of its work in recent months to address the roofing industry's growing skills crisis. With the support of its members,...

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE SealEco Ltd has responded to the growing offsite market by moving to state-of-the-art premises in Wishaw complete with new fabrication facilities. The single ply...

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...

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...

THE Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival will return to the Capital this summer as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The event celebrates the city’s traditional...

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially unveiled its new £2 million upgraded utility plant at its site at Lochmaben. The project...

BRIGGSAMASCO has provided details of the firm’s multiple-application waterproofing programme as part of the regeneration of London’s Battersea Power Station. Phase Two of the landmark...

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has revealed the local charities and good causes that are to benefit from this year's Give 4 Good project. The firm's team has...

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a recruitment drive to fill new roles at its Lochmaben site. Due to expansion, the roof tile manufacturer has vacancies...

NBS, a construction data platform, has announced a new partnership with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) to promote standards and guidance...

NFRC has announced a one-week extension for firms wishing to enter projects for consideration in the UK Roofing Awards 2023. The new deadline is...