Greenough & Sons secures Manchester Town Hall contract

Greenough & Sons Roofing Contractors has won a £1.5 million contract to reroof part of Manchester Town Hall, following a competitive tender.

Magply boards approved for Reading apartment building

Magply boards are being installed on an apartment development in Reading after the specialist package contractor proposed the high performance MgO panel.

CUPA PIZARRAS wins roofing supplier of the year

CUPA PIZARRAS has been awarded 'Roofing Supplier of the Year' for its sustainable and innovative portfolio of natural slate, making it the first in the slate industry to be a carbon-neutral company.

Procheck Adapt used on affordable housing

Procheck Adapt from the A. Proctor Group has been used on affordable council houses in Scotland to provide variable permeability which adapts to changes in humidity levels.

NFRC launches ‘Great British Slate Off’ skills competition

Set to take place in November, the competition aims to find the best student roof slater in the UK.

Permavent achieves UKCA certification

Permavent has achieved UKCA certification on its range of air open, vapour permeable and impermeable, roofing underlays.

An unseen danger: Toxic fire retardants in construction

Despite timber's sustainability credentials yielding a surge in popularity, Ian King, COO of Zeroignition, examines the material's fire-retardant chemicals' toxicity.

Onduline launches new high spec ONDULAIR® DRY RIDGE KIT

Onduline, the light weight roofing systems and water-proofing specialist, has announced the launch of its new ONDULAIR DRY RIDGE KIT.

SIG expands into solar

SIG Roofing is expanding its range of renewable technology to include a full PV package for pitched, flat and industrial roofs.

SSQ slates specified for military project

Del Carmen Ultra slates used for military academy refurbishment