Shortlist announced for virtual Façade Awards UK

During these unprecedented and challenging times, we all need a little positivity in our lives, which is why RCI magazine, is pleased to bring a glimmer of joy to the industry by announcing that plans are underway to bring the Façade Awards UK to you as a live-stream event on 11 February, 2021.

Are modular homes the answer to the UK’s housing crisis?

The current housing shortage means that the UK needs to build 240,000-300,000 new homes annually until 2030

Five technologies that are changing the roofing industry

Emily Newton, editor-in-chief of Revolutionized, shares with RCI, the latest innovations in the roofing, cladding and insulation industry that are bringing the sector into the future.

Martin-Brooks buyer on run for cancer charity

Ben Elmore will be running the Sheffield 10k

SIG UK appoints Philip Johns as its UK managing director

Responsible for overseeing the company’s UK operation, which includes SIG Distribution and SIG Exteriors, Philip previously worked at SIG for over 28 years in a number of senior leadership roles, holding the position of managing director for SIG UK Exteriors before his move in 2014.

Roofdec secures largest project in 46-year history

The Rotherham-based contractor has secured a £9m contract at Thorpe Park

Sika advises roofers to stay protected in the hot weather

The British weather is notoriously unreliable, but while many of us do welcome our hot, dry summer spells, we don’t realise the potentially harmful UV rays which construction workers are continually exposed to. Steve Jasper, field technician at Sika, explains more. 

Icopal celebrates 20 years of the IMA

The company hosted a day and evening of celebratory events for the Association's AGM at its UK headquarters in Manchester

Inferior battens could be putting roofers at risk

Following concerns about inferior battens coming into the market, Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director for Marley, answers contractors' questions about safety and roofing battens

Marley supports Melanoma Fund through safety campaign

Marley is supporting the Melanoma Fund through its Safe in the Sun campaign just in time for another heatwave.