McConnell hails success of adding to principal contracting capabilities
KILMARNOCK-headquartered McConnell has revealed the business has strengthened its principal contracting capabilities and is on course to achieve revenues exceeding £20 million.
The business, which...
NFRC issues safety alert urging roofers to check battens
THE NFRC is urging operatives and managers to be aware that a large volume of non-standard battens, falsely coloured and/or stamped with BS 5534,...
Low carbon waterproofing solution installed at ‘greenest’ UK prison
A low carbon waterproofing solution has been installed at the UK’s ‘greenest’ prison.
BriggsAmasco delivered the project at HMP Fosse Way in South Wigston, Leicestershire.
With designs...
Rooflights tipped to improve learning experience at new East Dunbartonshire school
WHITESALES has supplied 14 Solus Monopitch rooflights and four Solus smoke hatches for a new Additional Support Needs (ASN) school in East Dunbartonshire.
Architects NORR...
UK Roofing Awards winners announced
THE winners of the 2024 NFRC UK Roofing Awards have been revealed at a ceremony at the InterContinental London—The O2, hosted by actor and...
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...
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...
Completion of refurbishment project is sweet moment for Airdrie baker
AN Airdrie baker has taken over new premises following a £750,000 refurbishment, carried out by construction and property specialist Procast
Christie the Baker is relocating...
The heat is on for aspiring roofers as SkillBuild 2022 begins
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced it is 'delighted' to once again be leading the roofing element of this year's SkillBuild competition.
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...
Roofing careers promoted at Royal Highland Show
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been providing 'mini-masterclasses' in roof slating at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.
NFRC members Compass Roofing...
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...
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...
Looking beyond compliance in cladding specification
Brian G Newell, founder and CEO of cladding specialist, Shackerley, discusses the need for cladding specification decisions to be made based on a full...
Roofing and cladding skills shortage a ‘ticking time bomb’
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has warned that the skills shortage in roofing and cladding is a 'ticking time bomb'.
It comes following...
Roofing and cladding contractors face business survival fears over cost pressures
NEW research has found that 71% of roofing and cladding contractors fear for the survival of their business due to price inflation and soaring...
Bespoke solution makes light work of gutter task in Crossford
MARLEY Alutec has supplied a guttering, fascia and soffit solution for Howiesonhall, a private house in Crossford, South Lanarkshire.
Unfortunately for Aileen Morrison, owner of...
Entries open for ‘Best of the Best’ roofing competition
TALENT in the roofing industry is set to be showcased by Cupa Pizarras as entries open for its Best of the Best 2023 competition.
Roofing...
Finalists revealed for UK Roofing Awards
THE shortlist has been announced for the UK Roofing Awards 2024.
NFRC revealed the finalists in all 16 project categories across a range of roofing...
Having faith in the system
A landmark joint faith school campus, which brings pupils from both the Catholic and Jewish faiths together under one roof, specified a wide range...
