The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) undertook a major decarbonisation programme while remaining fully operational, placing significant pressure on its existing building fabric to perform better, not just differently. With energy demand rising and long-term resilience a priority, a fabric-first approach sat at the heart of the strategy, with the roof identified as a critical opportunity to deliver meaningful and measurable thermal performance gains.

Garland UK delivered a heritage roof refurbishment at Tower Bridge, with technical manager Jack Costello overseeing quality assurance, conservation compliance and long term waterproofing protection…

Technical Manager Alex Kitis partnered with the client team to deliver a retention-led roof refurbishment at Riverside Mansions, avoiding full roof replacement and reducing project costs…

At Hambridge Industrial Estate in Newbury, Greenham Common Trust needed to act quickly to secure the future of one of its key commercial units. The asbestos cement roof was over 30 years old, leaking, and no longer safe.

The client had been working with Garland UK since 2015 and trusted us to deliver a long-term solution. With tenant agreements up for renewal, a durable roof refurbishment was essential to keep valued tenants in place. At the same time, the client wanted to cut electricity costs and strengthen the building’s energy performance by investing in solar.

SC2 Water Park in Rhyl, a flagship leisure destination for Denbighshire County Council, faced an unexpected crisis when severe storms ripped off the original roof. With the previous manufacturer no longer trading, the Council needed an experienced, technically capable partner who could restore the site quickly and ensure it was protected for decades to come.

Already a trusted supplier to the Council, Garland UK was appointed to design and deliver a bespoke, long-term roofing solution capable of withstanding the demanding coastal environment and safeguarding this key community facility.

Towers School in Ashford, Kent, embarked on the critical refurbishment of a core teaching block, where extensive roof failure was beginning to disrupt learning environments. In partnership with Richard Carré of Carré, an expert consultant and building surveying firm, Garland UK was appointed to deliver a complete building envelope solution, aiming to restore waterproofing integrity, improve thermal efficiency in line with regulatory targets, and reduce long-term energy costs through the integration of solar technology.

Technical Manager Alex Kitis worked with long-term partner Circle Health Group to deliver a durable waterproofing solution without incurring excessive cost or operational disruption.

Technical Manager Jack Costello worked with the NHS Trust to enhance thermal efficiency and align with their Green Plan commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040…