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A time of joy, family, laughter and eating lots of delicious food, for some reason, Christmas also becomes a time where some Dads (and mums!) out there decide that a bit of festive DIY can mooch its way onto the to do list. However, as well spirited as this may be, it doesn’t always turn out to be
The roofing sector is awash not only with different roofing brands, but with an array of different types of systems and technologies, each with their own advocates amongst both specifiers and installers. However, in a construction climate where architects and building surveyors are prioritising performance, installers need buildability and speed of installation advantages and end users are looking
The campaign, launched under the hashtag #PayWhatYouOwe, invites signatures on a petition, which also considers the issue of overcharging or unfair expenses requests. According to the campaign, there are tens of thousands of tradespeople across the UK that are not being paid on time or at all. Late or missed payments increase the risk of business pressure, as
The UK Government have again come into the spotlight over the current ambitious, and according to some industry professionals, unrealistic housebuilding targets. Although it is clear that the figure is accurate, and the number of homes is realistically needed, there has been much speculation about how the figure can be achieved without greater support and a significant reduction in red tape
Leaders in Flat Roof Systems Award-winning service, products and tools! Permaroof, Derby: Permaroof UK Ltd is delighted to be industry leaders in flat roof systems across the UK. With award-winning customer service, support, training and resources provision, and some excellent flat roof online calculator tools, it is easy to see why Permaroof can enjoy being the largest UK supplier with an
Visitors to the Intermat Paris expo this year have seen the launch of the latest safety campaign for roofers working with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). The campaign is the work of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), who are promoting the importance of planning ahead for safety when using MEWPs for short-term work at height. The CEO
Permaroof Customer Satisfaction at Record High Award-winning customer service and innovation! Permaroof, Derby: Permaroof UK Ltd is proud to announce that customer satisfaction is at a record high! The UK’s leading EPDM supplier, training centre and flat roof resource provider continues to deliver on its award-winning sales and customer service record. Permaroof understands that today, suppliers need to be much more
Oldest Firestone roof 48 years History Over a century of experience in rubber technology For over 100 years, Firestone has been a trusted name in quality rubber products, backed by the strength of a multibillion-dollar company. It all started in 1903 when Harvey S. Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company manufacturing tires for the first mass-produced
UK Construction NEC Homeowners are choosing to add more space to their homes with extensions, but this can leave the original rooms looking a little dark and dingy. Upper floor windows often dictate the roof pitch and with homeowners making the most of relaxed permitted development rights we know that flat roofs are a big opportunity. An essential requirement in any
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced that the UK Roofing Awards 2018 are now open for entrants, and there are fourteen categories this year to choose from! For 12 years, the awards have been rewarding and recognising some of the best roofing projects in the country, in addition to bringing forward individual team members to