A TRADITIONAL railway station platform canopy roof is getting a modern makeover following Capel CS Ltd winning the contract award from its long-term client, Greater Anglia. Capel CS has helped transform an extensive range of railway stations across the UK’s network. They have now been brought on board to renew elements of the platform canopy
ROOFING and cladding contractor GeoRoof, has joined the Rooflight Association as a Contractor Member. GeoRoof specialises in providing building envelope solutions for the warehouse and logistics market, drawing on broad experience in this sector. The company carries out all design in-house and operates on a nationwide basis. Following its re-brand and re-organisation last year, the
A SCOTTISH roofing firm has joined forces with other construction businesses to deliver a key initiative designed to encourage youngsters to explore a career in the industry. Taylor Roofs basedt in West Lothian is helping to deliver the Build Your Future programme organised by the West Lothian Construction Forum. The initiative will see 60 pupils
AN UNDERLAY manufacturer has issued a statement rejecting claims that there is an “industry-wide issue of membrane leaks or failures”. Permavent issued the statement in response to claims made by Don & Low last week that “leaks in membranes are frequently tied to the presence of timber treatments on certain battens commonly used in roofing”. Permavent
THE MAPEI PURTOP 1000N liquid roof waterproofing system has been awarded BBA Certification. A two-component solvent-free, fast-curing pure polyurea membrane, Purtop 1000N forms a waterproof coating for roofs and podium decks, as well as waterproofing and protecting storage tanks. BBA Certification During the BBA assessment process, Purtop 1000N was assessed as a waterproofing layer on
NEW GUIDANCE to ensure that stakeholder engagement is considered at every stage of planning, designing and constructing buildings and places is published by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). RIBA views engagement as actively involving stakeholders – individuals, organisations, special interest groups and communities – in decision-making processes that affect them. The Engagement Overlay to
THE LIGHTHOUSE Construction Industry Charity saw 4,438 people reaching out for support through its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline, a 30% increase on the previous year. The charity’s spend also increased by 12% to £3,727,386. This support has been delivered against the backdrop of a challenging year for the industry, with continued increases in the cost of
SIKA HAS presented the Leukaemia Care Charity with a cheque for £26,366 at its Preston office having raised funds through its annual Sika Cycle Charity Event. Mark Gatrell and Andrea Carbin of Sika were on hand to present the cheque on behalf of the company to Leukaemia Care. The UK leukaemia charity supports anyone affected
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE of a homebuilder is encouraging more men working in construction to talk about their mental health to help reduce high rates of suicide within the industry. The male suicide prevention organisation Andy’s Man Club has been chosen by Genesis Homes and its sister company Russell Armer Homes as its charity of the year
SALES OF roofline PVC products, windows, and doors have fallen 6% by volume on the year at Eurocell plc. Reported sales for the year ended 31 December 2023 were £365m, down 4% on an “exceptionally strong” year in 2022, the company reports in an update for the year ended 31 December 2023. Eurocell Divisions In
