Awards

BriggsAmasco’s superb delivery of a logistically challenging roofing programme at a historic lighthouse site has taken the honours at this year’s Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) Awards.

The project, at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitors Centre in Shetland, was announced ‘General Work, Development and Hybrid Project of the Year’ winner during a spectacular awards ceremony at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel on 07 June.

Nearly 200 influential members of the roofing and waterproofing sector attended the event, which included an entertaining post-ceremony presentation by England football legend, Stuart Pearce.

Speaking of the awards win, Allan Dorris, Manager at BriggsAmasco’s Glasgow branch, said: “I’m proud of all of my team that delivered this unique project. The logistical planning, design, high quality, insulation and professional management were all befitting of the high standards BriggsAmasco is renowned for. A massive thanks to all the team involved, as well as the Mastic Asphalt Council for organising another fantastic awards event.” 

For the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitors Centre project in Shetland, DITT Construction appointed BriggsAmasco to supply a new mastic asphalt roof to the historic site’s engine room. The ‘once-in-a-generation project’ was on behalf of the Shetland Amenity Trust. It meant it was imperative costs were minimised during the roof’s refurbishment, with BriggsAmasco operatives displaying the utmost care, attention and professionalism in carrying out the work whilst the centre’s accommodation blocks were occupied by holidaymakers. The team’s performance at the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse also earned industry acclaim with victory in the Mastic Asphalt category at this year’s NFRC UK Roofing Awards.

Allan Doris continued: “I’m delighted our teams’ performance at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Visitors Centre has received the recognition it deserves with the wonderful MAC award. It was a special project to be involved with, and one I’m sure those who journeyed a long way and worked hard to complete it will remember for a long time. Additional thanks to all at IKO for its support throughout all stages of the works delivery. As ever, the quality of IKO mastic asphalt products was excellent.”

BriggsAmasco has scooped a prized industry accolade for its delivery of a first-class roof installation at a world class visitor attraction.

The company was adjudged winner of the Mastic Asphalt category at the esteemed NFRC UK Roofing Awards. BriggsAmasco was awarded for its expert performance at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitors Centre. The project, which took place in Shetland’s remote, inclement environs, involved supplying the historic site’s engine room with a smart new watertight roof.

Speaking of BriggsAmasco’s latest industry recognition, Tony Lawther, managing director said: “This is a magnificent achievement. The NFRC awards celebrate the very best UK roofing projects and workmanship. For our performance at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse to be judged winner in a strongly-contested category is immensely pleasing. Warmest congratulations to all those involved in the project. You’ve made us all incredibly proud.”

The Sumburgh Head Lighthouse roof installation, on behalf of the Shetland Amenity Trust, was a once-in-a-generation project for BriggsAmasco. Operatives not only had spells of wild and wintry weather to contend with, they had to carry out the work whilst the site’s accommodation blocks and visitor centre remained open. Hence, this mastic asphalt-based refurbishment was as much a triumph of BriggsAmasco’s project management skills in upholding visitor safety, as it was the team’s installation prowess.

Additionally, the Shetland Amenity Trust’s charity status meant BriggsAmasco operatives needed to work at pace to ensure the client’s strict budget was not infringed. Briggs teams delivered on all counts, making it a landmark installation for all involved.

Tony continued: “The Sumburgh Head Lighthouse is definitely one of our more notable projects. It demonstrates that no matter how challenging the conditions, location or installation requirements, our teams have the skills and diligence to deliver what is required. Their talent and professionalism know no bounds.”

BriggsAmasco received its NFRC award at a finalists’ ceremony held at the InterContinental London – The O2. The evening was hosted by comedian, actor and presenter Hal Cruttenden.

Pictured above, Tony Lawther (Managing Director for BriggsAmasco), Allan Doris (Branch Manager, Glasgow for BriggsAmasco), Marcus Lee (Sales Director for IKO) & Malcolm Grinstead (Director for Mastic Asphalt Council).

BriggsAmasco won the IKO annual recognition awards 2023-2024 for the Perry Barr, Battersea Power Station and Sumburgh Head Lighthouse projects, showing the company’s diverse skill sets across 3 different projects across the UK.

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BriggsAmasco has been acclaimed winner of the single-ply roofing category at this year’s Scottish NFRC Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards.

The success was in relation to the company’s expert delivery of a multiple-roof project at a residential complex in Westburn Gardens, Aberdeen. In explaining their decision-making process, NFRC judges praised BriggsAmasco for overcoming the challenging programme ‘with careful planning and expert tradespeople.

Tony Lawther, Managing Director said: “This is a wonderful achievement and congratulations to everyone involved in the Westburn Gardens project. Awards such as these are verification of our ability to make smart work of roofing projects varying in complexity and profile. We thank the judges for their kind comments and overall input with these superb awards.”

BriggsAmasco representatives received their NFRC award at a presentation luncheon held at the Central Hotel, Glasgow on Friday October 27th.

Tony continued: “The presentation event was indictive of the hard work teams across the company have put in throughout the year. Thanks to each and every one of you for your dedication to upholding BriggsAmasco’s reputation for the highest quality service delivery.”

Pictured above (left-right), Anton Bonner, Derek Stephen & Steve Adams

The esteemed panel of judges at the annual contest acclaimed Briggs’ superb workmanship and refurbishment of bridge deck footpaths carried out at on the Boothferry Swing Bridge whilst top honours went to BriggsAmasco employee Paul Mulgrew who was crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’.

Tony Lawther, BriggsAmasco Managing Director, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and testament to our installation teams’ excellence in carrying out projects to the highest standards.”

BriggsAmasco’s work at Boothferry Swing Bridge was highly commended in the Car Decks and Paving Project of the Year. The programme’s waterproofing element saw the company install new mastic asphalt to fit with the bridge deck specification, complete with precoated chippings rolled onto the surface.

The award-winning project further demonstrate BriggsAmasco’s installation teams’ renown for working with project stakeholders to develop waterproof solutions that meet, and in some cases, exceed expectation. Their experience and expertise in this field is second-to-none.

Held at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel on 16th June, the Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) Awards has become one of the most prestigious in the calendar for the waterproofing industry with the 2023 event seeing the awards reaching its 25th anniversary milestone.

Sponsored by SIG, Horrods, BriggsAmasco, IKO and Howard Evans Roofing and Cladding, the awards presentation was followed by a speech from guest speaker and former footballing legend Kevin Keegan, who regaled attendees with a memorable and witty insight into his illustrious career.

The esteemed panel of judges at the annual contest top honours went to BriggsAmasco employee Paul Mulgrew who was crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’ and acclaimed Briggs’ superb workmanship and refurbishment of bridge deck footpaths carried out at on the Boothferry Swing Bridge whilst.

Presented at the MAC Awards Luncheon held in June, the accolade is just reward for Paul who joined the company in 2001 as a Felt and Single-Ply Trainee, before retraining to become a Mastic Asphalter. This required him to enrol on BriggsAmasco’s NVQ Level 2 Mastic Asphalt Apprenticeship Scheme in October 2022. The application he’s shown during the training process has not only earned Paul a wave of plaudits from senior managers, he has progressed to what the company refers to as a valued ‘All Rounder’ operative.

Tony Lawther, BriggsAmasco Managing Director, said: “We are immensely proud that Paul Mulgrew was awarded the prestigious title of Apprentice of the Year. This is a fantastic achievement for Paul. He’s worked extremely hard during the apprenticeship programme, as he has done throughout his 22 years with the company. The Mastic Asphalt Apprenticeship was created for employees like Paul – people who are passionate about their work and want to upskill and progress their career. We are delighted with the scheme’s success and offer hearty congratulations to Paul on his magnificent MAC Award.”

“Paul’s accolade recognises his exceptional talent and dedication but also the effectiveness of our apprenticeship program in nurturing and developing promising individuals. We believe in investing in the future of our industry, and this achievement reinforces our commitment to providing the highest quality training and opportunities for growth. Warmest congratulations to Paul and all those involved for the well-deserved honours,” added Tony Lawther.

BriggsAmasco’s NVQ Level 2 Mastic Asphalt course is designed to develop essential mastic asphalt craft skills, knowledge and behaviours. It offers trainees the chance to enhance their hands-on practical skills across a wide range of Mastic Asphalt disciplines. These include preparing backgrounds and resources for mastic asphalting; applying mastic asphalt to special features, and learning how to move, handle and store asphalting materials, tools and equipment. The course also provides trainees with the theoretical knowledge to attain the NVQ Level 2 Mastic Asphalt Standard.

In terms of timescales, the course takes place over a 34-month period. Apprentices are required to attend training college in two-week blocks, with periods in-between spent onsite with their employers putting their new-found skills into practice.

Summarising his first year on BriggsAmasco’s NVQ Level 2 Mastic Asphalt Course, Paul Mulgrew said: “It’s been fantastic, really enjoyable. The practical and theory elements are so informative. I’ve learnt so many new skills and look forward to putting them to use in the coming years. Being named Apprentice of the Year at the Mac Awards caps a brilliant 12 months for me. Thanks to everyone at BriggsAmasco for helping me achieve the award.”

Held at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel on 16th June, the Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) Awards has become one of the most prestigious in the calendar for the waterproofing industry with the 2023 event seeing the awards reaching its 25th anniversary milestone.

Sponsored by SIG, Horrods, BriggsAmasco, IKO and Howard Evans Roofing and Cladding, the awards presentation was followed by a speech from guest speaker and former footballing legend Kevin Keegan, who regaled attendees with a memorable and witty insight into his illustrious career.

Pictured above Alfred Tufano of New City College Hackney accepted the award on Paul’s behalf

Pictured above Tony Lawther (Managing Director BriggsAmasco), Alf Tufano (New City College), Paul Mulgrew (BriggsAmasco) and David Maginnis (MAC Board Member and Chairman of BriggsAmasco).