EXPECTATIONS that raw material prices will rise due to supply risks from international conflicts are mounting. Pressure from the conflict in Gaza, the ongoing war in Ukraine and Houthi activity in the Red Sea are leading to the concerns. They are expected to contribute to shortages and increased costs from rising shipping prices and delays
A £2.3 MILLION external refurbishment contract to refurbish and renew roofing, cladding and insulation at the University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building is now complete. The building, which is home to the university’s Andersonian Library, underwent external fabric repair works delivered by Clark Contracts. This included the replacement of the existing roofing with new high-performance insulation and
TAPEREDPLUS, a specialist in the design and supply of flat roofing and insulation systems, has joined the construction specification platform, NBS. The move aims to transform TaperedPlus’s outreach, connecting its services and products with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals across 215 countries. NBS Specification Platform NBS Source allows specifiers to identify and compare construction
A ROOFING CONTRACTOR and a construction company were fined after a roofer suffered multiple fractures in a fall from a roof. Horizon Roofing Specialist Ltd had been appointed by principal contractor, Bromley-based Property Facilities Group Ltd, to originally undertake the installation of a new roof at Aspire Academy in Welling. Following this, Horizon Roofing were
MANUFACTURERS ended last year with a further fall in construction product sales on both the heavy side and light side in Q4 2023. This was the sixth consecutive quarter of decline for heavy side manufacturers and the second fall for those on the light side, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey
ROOFERS or roofing companies across the UK can now nominate unsung heroes to be recognised for their charitable work or where they have gone above and beyond for their community. Sponsored by SIG Roofing, the Local Roofing Hero award is one of the categories at the NFRC UK Roofing Awards, an annual event to be
A RECENT REPORT suggesting a worsening of the skills gap in the construction industry highlights not only the need to encourage young people to consider a career in the profession – but also the need to embrace speedier construction methods to compensate for a smaller workforce, says insulation specialist Actis. The report by the Association
HAMBLESIDE DANELAW has announced its new state-of-the-art lead alternative GRP Roll Top Ridge and Hip Systems: SwiftRidg and SwiftRidg+. The patent pending SwiftRidg and SwiftRidg+ (GB Patent Application No: 2308115.1) offer a light and durable alternative to lead, zinc, copper, and galvanised steel roll systems. They are designed for use with slate and plain tile roofs
THE NORTH WEST Roof Training Group (NWRTG) is inviting subcontractors to a half-day workshop on the Fundamentals of Construction Law for Subcontractors. The workshop will take place on Tuesday 19 March and is designed to provide subcontractors with an introduction to fundamental legal principles that are often misunderstood and can lead to construction disputes. The workshop
CONTRACTORS are being invited to take up the opportunity to attend the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) Contractor Open Day at IKO in Chesterfield, Derbyshire on Wednesday 21 February 2024 from 10:15am—13:15pm. This is a friendly, free invitation to all single ply roofing professionals, whether you are an employee of an SPRA contractor member or not.
