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...
Macleod Roofing marks 35th anniversary with launch of community fund
INVERNESS-based Macleod Roofing has launched a new community fund as part of its 35th anniversary year.
The firm said the move turns decades of informal...
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...
Construction businesses urged to assess the risks of living walls
AN insurance specialist has urged construction companies to assess the risks associated with living walls, which may not be fully covered by standard insurance...
New roof structures could be trialled in Dundee RAAC properties
PILOT works on five council properties affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) could be set to go ahead in Dundee, if councillors approve...
CIOB and NFRC launch new roofing chartered membership programme
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), in collaboration with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), has launched a new roofing chartered membership programme...
NFRC launches new campaign to identify fragile roof risks
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a new campaign to identify risk and prevent falls from height.
Don’t Fall for Fragile is designed to...
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...
Deadline looms for UK Roofing Awards 2024
ENTRIES are being sought for the UK Roofing Awards 2024, with the January 12 deadline now just a week away.
The awards recognise roofing, cladding...
