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Challenges Faced by Commercial Roofing Industry

In collaboration with some of the UK’s leading experts, Garland UK’s roofing report reveals the challenges commercial landlords and estates teams face with their assets, sharing expert advice and strategies to overcome them.

Metal Facade Systems: Best Practices

Technical Manager Daniel Simpson discusses the key characteristics of metal facade systems, including design considerations and sustainable benefits, and how they can be introduced into cladding refurbishment or new-build projects…

Raising The Bar: Celebrating ISOQAR Recertification

Garland UK has recertified our ISOQAR with our new UKAS accredited certification body, Alcumus, for ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environmental), and 45001 (occupational health and safety), maintaining our continued benchmark for excellence in our industry….

Garland UK will be Net-Zero Carbon by 2032

Garland UK will be a net-zero carbon company by 2032, the first flat roofing system supplier in the UK to make this pledge. Read the full story and Sustainability Commitment brochure here…

NEW RIBA CPD- Standing Seam Metal Roof Systems

The next RIBA-accredited CPD from the Garland UK series takes a deep dive into the design and specification opportunities standing seam metal roof systems have to offer.

Garland UK launch new ‘Cutting Carbon’ CPD

The latest RIBA-accredited CPD from Garland UK gives specifiers a masterclass in how sustainable roofing design can reduce a building’s embodied and operational carbon.

Quick FAQ’s: Solar For Commercial Buildings

We discussed all things solar with Technical Product Manager, Ben Whitemore, with the top FAQ’s for a commercial solar installation

Basics and Benefits of Solar PV Systems for Businesses

Solar PV is an attractive system for companies looking to reduce their ever-rising energy bills and lower carbon emissions. We look at solar’s advantages and disadvantages and how they can help your business.

SafeContractor and Gold Sustainability Accreditation for Garland UK

Garland UK has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace and achieving a gold Sustainability verification.

The Importance of a Commercial Roof Inspection

Many factors can affect the performance of a roof system over time, including wear and tear, ageing, temperature changes, poor quality installation and exposure to the elements, so when is the best time to conduct a commercial roof inspection?

What Is The Best Roofing System For Your Building?

From standing seam metal and waterproofing membranes to liquid applied and solar PV, what is the best roofing system for your building?

Cutting Carbon through Roofing

Technical Manager Justyn Irons discusses how key decisions can reduce both embodied and operational carbon, resulting in a significant reduction in whole life carbon output for your building…

Garland UK appointed to LHC RS4 Flat Roofing Framework

We are delighted to announce that Garland UK has been appointed as a trusted flat roofing system manufacturer on the LHC’s RS4 roofing framework. Read more to see how we will be supporting more public sector projects across the UK…

Garland Gadgets Find A New Home

Garland UK paired up with a local Bristol based school, Avonmouth Primary, to donate our surplus laptops, desktops and IT accessories. In desperate need of more IT equipment to help their students study at home and the classroom…

NFRC Roofing Awards Finalist

Garland UK has been shortlisted for 2 projects in the much anticipated NFRC Roofing Awards! Read on to see our project highlight showcases for the Midland Hotel and El Alamein War Memorial…

REACH Training for Diisocyanates

We discuss essential information regarding diisocyanates and how to access the free REACH training programme.