Roofing Industry

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PermaRoof Commercial Exponential Growth Following Major Contracts

2025-07-03T08:39:40+00:00June 22nd, 2022|Categories: Commercial Roofing, PermaRoof UK News, Press Releases, Roofing Industry|Tags: , |

PermaRoof Commercial has grown tenfold, enjoying a successful 18 months since its inception in December 2020. It continues to build on its success and has made several key hires to meet demand. 62 projects, equalling approximately 21,000m2 of roofing, have been completed and it has contributed to several significant developments across the country. Sunny Lotay, national commercial manager, said: “I’m incredibly proud of how

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PermaGroup Takes Back Control Despite Materials Shortages

2025-07-10T09:11:54+00:00June 9th, 2022|Categories: PermaGroup, PermaRoof UK News, Press Releases, Roofing Industry|Tags: , |

DESPITE the industry’s ongoing stock shortages, leading supplier of specialist building products, PermaGroup, has continued to pride itself on providing permanent solutions to age old problems - stepping outside the box to successfully navigate the sector’s challenges. Although there is little that can be done to improve the supply chain issues, aside from waiting for the worst to pass, PermaGroup has continued to follow

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PermaRoof Commercial Supports Mincon Carbide Major Redevelopment

2024-10-22T04:41:03+00:00November 10th, 2021|Categories: Commercial Roofing, Roofing Industry|Tags: , , |

PermaRoof UK Commercial has supported Mincon Carbide, leading tungsten carbide specialists and European drill manufacturer, in its major roofing redevelopment. The project, which also involved the expertise of RB Allan & Sons Ltd, followed a 12,000 ft2 expansion on the three-acre site in Sheffield. The significant, four-year commercial roofing project involved the installation of a comprehensive Firestone RubberGard EPDM waterproofing system

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The Importance of Flat Roof Surveys

2022-01-06T14:42:14+00:00October 12th, 2021|Categories: Commercial Roofing, DIY Roofing, Roofing Industry|Tags: , , , |

Flat roof surveys are a vital, yet commonly overlooked process in the roofing sector, often because people tend to wait for problems to arise before addressing them. Surveying the roof can reveal where potential problems may lie and can help to extend its lifespan significantly. A survey may include visual inspection or deeper investigation into issues that may become apparent during

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PermaGroup Expands Team with Double Appointment

2025-07-10T09:07:27+00:00July 9th, 2021|Categories: PermaGroup, PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Industry|Tags: , |

PERMAGROUP – which houses innovative brands that provide permanent solutions to age-old problems – has appointed an apprentice and area sales manager as the firm continues to grow its team and well-established brands. Nicole Parkes has joined PermaGroup, which has its head office in Alfreton, Derbyshire, as an apprentice in internal sales, while Tony Pitts has become part of the firm’s

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Strong Outlook for Firestone Building Products Through Acquisition

2025-07-10T08:01:05+00:00June 30th, 2021|Categories: Commercial Roofing, Firestone, Roofing Industry|Tags: , , |

Firestone Building Products has a strong outlook ahead as LafargeHolcim announced the smooth and successful completion of its’ acquisition ahead of schedule. All regulatory approvals have been followed and the transaction has been a smooth one in collaboration with Bridgestone, with all 1,900 FSBP jobs safeguarded. The agreement was signed for the US-based leader in commercial roofing and building envelope solutions

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How LinkedIn Rant Led to Full-Time Job For Nottingham Dad

2025-07-10T08:54:36+00:00June 24th, 2021|Categories: PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Industry|Tags: , , , |

AN IMPROMPTU LinkedIn rant has turned into a full-time job at leading roofing firm PermaRoof for Nottinghamshire dad Lee Moore. The 36-year-old from Kirkby in Ashfield was between jobs when he signed up to a temporary work agency and was placed on the 6am until 2pm shift at a local food packing manufacturer alongside four other workers. However, by 7am, Lee

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Valuing Customer Loyalty During the Industry’s Stock Shortages

2025-03-06T12:23:38+00:00June 22nd, 2021|Categories: PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Industry, Roofing Materials|Tags: , , , , |

After an unprecedented year that saw the Covid-19 pandemic sweep the country and Brexit finally take place, the construction industry is starting to feel the side effects in the form of material shortages and price increases. Adrian Buttress, managing director at PermaGroup, discusses his approach to the ongoing crisis and how it’s brought the importance of customer loyalty to the fore

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From Consultation to Completion – Help with CIF Submissions

2025-07-10T08:22:04+00:00May 18th, 2021|Categories: PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Industry|Tags: , |

The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) is an annual bidding round offered by the government for academies and sixth form colleges to apply for capital funding, with the objective of identifying buildings in need of repair and ensuring they’re safe. While the initial bidding stage doesn’t begin until the new school term in September, Sunny Lotay, national commercial manager at PermaRoof UK,

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PERMAROOF LAUNCHES FIRESTONE-APPROVED FLAT ROOFING CPD

2025-07-10T09:28:21+00:00February 22nd, 2021|Categories: PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Industry|Tags: , , , |

LEADING flat roofing stockist Permaroof has developed and launched an online CPD seminar in partnership with rubber-based roofing manufacturer Firestone Building Products. Aimed at surveyors, architects, and specifiers, the CPD – which is free to attend and takes place weekly on Thursdays – is suitable for those working on commercial flat roofing projects and interested in gaining a better understanding of

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