Keymer Tiles raise the roof at Leeds Castle
When the trustees of Leeds Castle, the ancient Norman stronghold in Kent, needed 35,000 handcrafted county peg roof tiles for the castle gatehouse, it...
Across the rooftops – Green Kingspan bus stations
SIX bus depots in England and Scotland have taken steps towards a greener future by generating clean on-site energy with Kingspan’s roof-mounted PV system.
The...
Waterproof solution for new fire station
PARKSIDE fire station in central Cambridge was built as a result of a partnership between developers Grosvenor and the Fire Authority.
The old building,...
Award-winning roofing apprentices recognised in Scottish Parliament motion
TWO Edinburgh apprentices have received recognition from the Scottish Parliament for winning the Roofing Apprentice of the Year Award, as part of the NFRC...
Innovation was the name of the game at RCI Show 2019
MANY of the biggest names in the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors made their way to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena in late March for the...
Next phase underway on rebuild of Glasgow’s Mackintosh Building
A protective white membrane wrap and temporary roof structure has been installed on the Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building.
The move comes as...
Jedburgh youngsters get a taste of construction with traditional skills ‘mini masterclasses’
A traditional building skills demonstration has been delivered for young people at Jedburgh Grammar Campus, one of the final elements of the five-year Jedburgh...
Green roof manufacturer urges clients to plan ahead to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues
A manufacturer of green roofs is urging construction managers to plan carefully over the coming months to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues. Wallbarn said many of the...
Roof tile manufacturer embarks on weighty charity challenge
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has embarked on a sponsored weight loss as the firm's first charity challenge of 2023.
Taking place between...
Great Lakes: Scottish activity helps boost profits for facade specialist
LAKESMERE Glasgow has built up an enviable portfolio of projects across Scotland, having worked on such high-profile schemes as the regional sports facility in...
Ronald McDonald roof in good health
SIKA-Trocal has supplied 600m2 of its single ply membranes as part of a waterproofing system that includes a living roof and a series of...
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...
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...
Flashings for luxury cabins
FAKRO has supplied 31 FTP-V centre pivot and FPP-V top hung and pivot roof windows with bespoke flashings for luxury, self-catering log cabins at...
Russell Roof Tiles launches ‘improved’ solar PV panel
FOLLOWING the launch of the firm's first solar offer, Lochmaben-based Russell Roof Tiles is now boosting its output with an improved 480W solar PV...
Start of a new tradition?
THE annual Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival moved to an online format this year due to Covid-19 – and was such a success that organisers...
Apprentice of the Year winner hailed for ‘outstanding’ attitude to learning
A 19-year-old apprentice from Inverness has been named Apprentice of the Year at Dundee and Angus College.
Lewis Scobbie, who works for Macleod Roofing whilst completing...
Procast Group delivers upgrades to homes across East Renfrewshire
PROCAST Group has embarked on work to transform homes across East Renfrewshire as part of a £725,000 project.
The Hamilton-based firm is carrying out roof...
Making the most of nature’s barriers
Those living near the coast are lucky enough to enjoy beautiful views, but the environment can have serious consequences for their homes. Last year,...
NFRC Scotland events help to drive skills agenda within roofing sector
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,...
