Tackling climate change with greener rooftops
Green roofs can play their part in helping urban environments fight the impact of global warming. Flat roofs have become an untapped resource for...
Roofing contractors ‘busier than ever’
THE vast majority (91%) of roofing contractors have reported being 'busy' or 'very busy' in a recent survey by roofing trade body, NFRC.
Despite there...
Plus point: new range launches for distributors
A range of bituminous membranes specially formulated for roofing distributors and their customers has been launched by waterproofing specialists TN International (TNi).
The ROOFplus portfolio...
Reduced on and off-site carbon footprints are key to improved building sustainability
With more high-profile developers announcing their ambition to increase the number of net zero carbon projects in their building portfolio, Janice Johnson, sustainability manager...
Russell team successfully sheds the pounds for charity
EMPLOYEES at Russell Roof Tiles have surpassed their weight loss target and raised more than £2,000 for local causes in the process.
The pitched roof...
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...
Long-serving Russell Roof Tiles team members presented with woodland
LONG-serving Russel Roof Tiles team members have been presented with their own area of managed woodland.
Staff across two sites were presented with the woodland,...
Turfing out traditional roofs
In recent years, green roofs have become increasingly popular throughout the UK, with industry experts estimating that the number of ‘gardens in the sky’...
McConnell MD looks to build on a great legacy
EVOLUTION, not revolution, is the approach Eamonn McGarvey has taken since becoming MD of Kilmarnock-based specialist roofing company Hugh LS McConnell in August 2018.
The...
Online hubs offer insulation advice
ROCKWOOL has created a series of technical resource hubs to help specifiers access information and advice on specialist insulation solutions.
The online hubs comprise passive...
Business highlights value of apprenticeships in helping to tackle sector skills gap
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...
Stirling roofing firm crowned Small Business of the Year
OLD Plean Roofing has been crowned Small Business of the Year at the Scottish SME Business Awards 2022.
Voted for by the public, the awards recognise...
Green roof boosts sustainability credentials of Corstorphine development
DEVELOPER Artisan Real Estate has revealed that more than 1,000 square metres of living ‘green’ roof has been laid on top of Rowanbank Gardens...
Larger sample of Balnagask properties to be inspected for RAAC
ABERDEEN City Council has written to all residents and owners in properties of a particular construction type in the Balnagask area of the city...
Procast to provide key services on decarbonisation and renewables framework
SCOTTISH principal contractor Procast Group is set to take a key role on an £800 million decarbonisation and renewables framework in the Midlands.
The firm...
Barrhead contractor to deliver £5m East Ayrshire upgrades programme
BARRHEAD-based contractor A.C. Whyte has announced it will deliver a £5 million programme to upgrade more than 490 East Ayrshire homes by September 2021.
East...
Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive to help meet demand
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has launched a major recruitment drive in anticipation of what will be a record year...
Hybrid solution earns top marks at new school
A hybrid roofing membrane from Sika was utilised to provide a watertight finish for a new school built using offsite construction techniques.
To meet performance...
Busting the concrete myth
A quality roof can last for 50 years or more, so it’s important to choose the right materials. Many looking for pitched roofing opt...
Roofing solutions work just the treat at Balmore
BALMORE Group Scotland’s industrial roofing contracts team has successfully completed an overhaul of the Balmore Water Treatment Works.
The site comprises nine buildings and Balmore...
