IN AN INDUSTRY where durability, performance, and ease of application are crucial factors, SOPREMA, a global leader in waterproofing and building envelope solutions, stands out with its SopraBase and SopraTorch product portfolios. Designed with the professional roofer in mind, the SopraBase SLV 3 FF, SLV 200 SF, SLP 300 SF, and SopraTorch SL400, SL490, SL500,
Rob Wall, Garland UK Technical Manager AS PART OF its strategic estate and asset management planning, the South Bank Multi Academy Trust worked closely with Garland UK’s technical manager, Rob Wall, to refurbish the roof and reduce electricity bills at Carr Junior School, safeguarding the site from future energy cost hikes. A detailed roof condition
IN A FIRST for the Teeside and North Yorkshire region, Redcar & Cleveland College will be offering roofing apprenticeship training. A collaborative venture between the further education college, the North East Roof Training Group and Samuel Moore Roofing, the roofing apprenticeship training will launch this September 2024. Sam Moore, who heads his family-run business, will
VIEWS ARE being sought from UK heritage destinations with listed buildings to find out how much VAT they pay on repairs, maintenance, and restoration. As the first detailed research survey of its kind on the issue of VAT and listed buildings, Historic Houses hopes the findings will be instrumental for the whole heritage sector. Currently,
ROOFERS are the nation’s fittest tradespeople as they average 23 hours a week of physical activity -almost 10 times the NHS’ minimum recommendation of 2.5 hours exercise. A hands-on, on-the-tools roofer’s job is far more physically demanding than the average desk job according to new research from Direct Line business insurance. These skilled professionals are
Saw Mill Capital Partners has launched RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors, a Duluth, Ga.-based provider specializing in insurance-claim roofing and exteriors.
Roofing materials continue to be a target for thieves, and a recent rash of robberies are hurting productivity and the bottom line for contractors and suppliers alike.
Klauer Manufacturing Company is promoting its BuildOn Program, offering contractors product training, enhanced warranties, marketing support, incentives, and streamlined operations to help elevate their businesses.
GAF has introduced the EverGuard Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot, enhancing contractor efficiency on single-ply TPO systems by eliminating welding; the product is also eligible for 20-year coverage under specific conditions.
Plans have been unveiled for what is being billed as the largest office building transformation in the world at Canary Wharf in London. The striking overhaul of the iconic HSBC tower at 8 Canada Square will see large chunks of the upper floorplate removed to create a spectacular high-rise roof terrace. The cost of the
