INTERNATIONAL property and construction consultancy Gleeds has been named project manager for the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Leighton Hospital in Crewe, on behalf of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Gleeds will be overseeing the replacement of the existing construction with a new facility. The hospital, which currently provides 556 beds, is to be demolished to
Click on the cover image to open WITH A FORWARD by Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) CEO, Ronan Brunton, this year’s 2024 Single Ply Systems supplement highlights vital guidance, exciting case studies and innovative product solutions. Reviewing the key changes for single ply roofing in the pipeline, SPRA starts by explaining how the organisation’s training
TIMED DURING Skin Cancer Awareness month, national roofing merchant SIG Roofing is supporting SKCIN, a charity specialising in the prevention and early detection of skin cancer. As we often experience many months of bad weather in the UK, we can too easily become complacent about using sun protection. Still, it’s a fact that skin cancer
A MAJOR re-roofing project was approved for the Grade II listed King George’s Hall in Blackburn as part of an £8m restoration. Plans to reroof the pitched and flat roofs were approved by Blackburn Council last week. Starting construction in 1913, King George’s Hall opened in 1921, following building work being interrupted by World War I.
Polyiso roof insulation boards offer energy efficiency and versatility for commercial roofing; different thicknesses cater to various needs and codes, and multi-layered installation is key for performance and stability.
IKO Industries announced the appointment of Darren Rafter as director of sustainability, aiming to enhance its practices across all operations.
Benchmark, Inc., a roof and pavement consulting service, announced the upcoming retirement of longtime leader Ron Harriman and the appointment of Vince Ellison as the new head, effective July 1.
Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.
Malco Tools, an employee-owned construction tool manufacturer, has won the 2024 Minnesota Manufacturing Award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, marking its second win since 2018.
FLEX-R was awarded Roofing Supplier of the Year at the Fortis Building & Timber conference held over two days at the Celtic Manor resort in South Wales. There were 40 merchant members and suppliers at the conference which is seen as one of the sector’s most focused and intensive networking events. The buying group’s dinner and awards ceremony,
