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As part of a groundbreaking new-build subterranean home – semi-submerged in the Helsby hillside – planners decreed that any visible element of the family home had to replicate the original Hillside Cottage. To achieve this, whilst providing outstanding environmental performance, BriggsAmasco was appointed to install a lawn-covered roof that would blend seamlessly into the scenic hillside.

In its green belt location and with much of the 15,000 sq ft building underground, it was vital that all aspects of the project had minimal environmental impact, ensuring it would meet and exceed the stringent planning restrictions. Incorporating a number of eco-friendly specifications – including timber frame, own water supply and bio-fuel energy – the project was completed to a high environmental standard

To complete the application, all of the BriggsAmasco operatives were enlisted onto a Derbigum and Green roof product training course. This ensured each of the highly-skilled installation team was fully qualified to perform every aspect of this cutting-edge project to meet the client’s high specification.

The company also applied a reinforced bituminous membrane and green roof and installed Dow Roofmate insulation – ideal for insulating green roofs to deliver outstanding environmental performance.

The futuristic project has garnered both regional and national news attention thanks to its innovative use of sustainable construction materials and techniques. With the bespoke, high specification roofing solution provided by BriggsAmasco, the Hillside Cottage stands as a fine example of high performance, eco-friendly construction.

At Scotland’s largest shopping centre, the £275 million Union Square in Aberdeen, BriggsAmasco was appointed to install the development’s complete roofing application. For the main entrance atrium roof, the company provided a stylish roofing system comprising singe ply membrane, insulation boards, walkway tiles and a series of stunning rooflights.

As part of a comprehensive £5 million roofing and waterproofing contract, BriggsAmasco specified several market leading products to ensure the main entrance met the scheme’s high standards, for both performance and aesthetics. These included Sarnafil S327-18EL membrane in Light Grey, Kingspan insulation, Xtralite circular rooflights, all mechanically fixed using SFS fixings supplied by Sarnafil.

For the barrel vaulted roof, BriggsAmasco utilised the flexibility of the single ply membrane, enabling a smooth and efficient installation process onto the building’s metal decking. To ensure safe and secure rooftop access, a number of SarnaTred panels – made from 100% recycled materials – were also applied to create a durable walkway for the provision of rooftop maintenance.

To provide natural lighting within the shopping centre, reducing energy costs whilst promoting a positive commercial environment, BriggsAmasco installed four large circular rooflights each with a diameter of approximately 2 metres. Creating vast light wells, these were expertly fitted without compromising the structure or waterproofing membrane.

More than 6 million shoppers have entered Union Square shopping centre in just six months since the new facility opened. As the main feature of the shopping centre’s north entrance, BriggsAmasco’s exceptional workmanship and attention to detail has ensured the atrium roof is befitting of one of Aberdeen’s most visited venues.

At the new £36 million Teddington School in Middlesex, BriggsAmasco installed some 4,000m² of roofing elements to meet the project’s strict environmental and performance specifications. The UK’s leading waterproofing and roofing specialist overcame severely restricted access – utilising an on-site tower crane – to deliver the school’s complex roofing system.

With the school’s grand opening set for September 2010, BriggsAmasco had to complete the entire roofing installation within a tight timeframe. To achieve this without compromising on quality or performance, the company specified and installed a durable roofing system comprising PermaTEC Hot Melt and Sarnafil PVC membrane, both offering fast and efficient application processes.

BriggsAmasco applied the PermaTEC Hot Melt directly onto the building’s concrete roofing substrate, before insulation and paving slabs were installed on top to form the inverted roof system. With an inverted roof, the main insulation material is applied on top of the weatherproof covering, so that the complete roof construction including covering remains warm during winter months and ambient throughout the summer.

For the new-build’s higher level timber deck, BriggsAmasco also installed 1,250m² of Sarnafil PVC membrane which was then followed by the installation of a series of large circular rooflights. Providing a lightweight, yet watertight, roofing solution –Sarnafil is regularly specified for its long term durability and high quality performance.

Faced with a series of logistical challenges, BriggsAmasco used its vast expertise to ensure these wouldn’t affect the project deadline. During the installation, the school provided only one access route with restricted access. To overcome this, the company had to utilise a tower crane for the distribution of materials across the site. With many other trades on-site, the roofing specialists worked closely with the main contractor to co-ordinate a complex delivery timetable for maximum efficiency.

By using sustainable materials, high specification and careful consideration for both waste and transport, BriggsAmasco ensured the roofing installation was delivered to the finest standard possible. With a thorough design and delivery of the mixed-specification roofing systems, the company also helped the building to achieve its BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’.

At the new 30,000 sq ft District HQ for Great Britain’s largest union, Unite, a comprehensive refurbishment – including a new roofing installation – was required. BriggsAmasco, the UK’s leading waterproofing and roofing specialist, was appointed to install 600m²of single ply roofing membrane and create a complex zinc-lookalike rooftop facade.

After taking control of the former Transport and General Workers’ Union (TGWU) building in Liverpool, Unite ordered a complete renovation to bring the building up to standard. Following ten years of being vacant and as part of an extensive repair programme, an entirely new roofing system was provided by BriggsAmasco.

The company started the project by covering all of the main roofs in SpectraRoof TPE. The main roof works proved straightforward for the company, with the new build decking and single ply system installed onto an extra floor that had been added to the new metal frame. The metal deck system was installed across the entire 600m²roof area, followed by the SpectraRoof TPE membrane and 100mm thick insulation.

As the stand-out aesthetic aspect of the job, BriggsAmasco provided exceptional detailing around the building’s high level perimeter to create a stunning vertical zinc-lookalike facade. This consisted of Spectraroof TPE Lead Grey membrane with a standing seam welded on to create a mock seam, designed and installed by the company’s specialist team.

Now complete and renamed Jack Jones House – after the former trade union leader and General Secretary of TGWU – all aspects of the roofing contract were completed to the highest standard. The high quality refurbishment project at one of the city centre’s landmark redevelopments will form an important part in the city centre’s regeneration.

As part of an £11 million improvement scheme at the University of Edinburgh, works have been completed on the extension, refurbishment and remodeling of the Grade II Listed Adam Ferguson Building. To provide a high quality learning environment befitting of one of Scotland’s oldest educational facilities, BriggsAmasco was appointed to provide the complete roofing specification.

Part of a £150 million scheme to revamp Scotland’s capital city, the project has provided a stunning new state-of-the-art facility for students of the University’s Business School. To ensure the roofing system met the client’s high standards, BriggsAmasco delivered the entire system in-house. The company supplied and installed Sarnafil single ply membrane and a CGL insulated gutter system, and specifying a liquid-applied roofing system for the building’s new-build 4^th floor.

The high-profile contract was awarded to BriggsAmasco due to the company’s partnership agreement and completion of major project awards working with Sarnafil. The Sarnafil single ply membrane, installed by BriggsAmasco’s team of specialists, provides the pavilion roof with unrivalled levels of durability and performance.

Completing the roofing installation, a liquid polyroof was applied to the new 4^th floor maintenance area – contracted by sister company, BriggsAmasco Maintenance. All elements of the roofs were individually specified to meet the client’s aesthetic and quality criteria, ensuring the project met and exceeded all expectations.

The University of Edinburgh provides a high quality learning environment for nearly 30,000 students every year and so it was important that the renovation project was completed to the highest standards. By appointing BriggsAmasco for the installation, the students, staff and visitors are guaranteed a high performance roofing system that is sure to stand the test of time.

BriggsAmasco has installed a series of roofs – totalling an incredible 4,000m² – at the £175 million Central Saint Giles 12-storey development, one of London’s largest and most eye-catching new construction schemes.

Replacing a dull, brown government building, the new-look Central Saint Giles is a cluster of buildings adorned with bright orange, yellow and green glazed ceramic. Extending this contemporary aesthetic to the roofs, its design incorporates a large sedum roof and two accessible roof terraces and gardens, to encourage informal meeting spaces whilst contributing to the area’s biodiversity.

To create the roofs, BriggsAmasco specified a series of products, including single ply membrane, hot melt inverted roof and green roof with sedum mats – creating an inspiring, modern working environment that met the client’s demands perfectly. Overcoming severely restricted access caused by the site’s city centre location, BriggsAmasco completed the highly complex installation without any compromise on quality.

Utilising sustainable sourcing of materials, choice of specification, waste and transport – BriggsAmasco ensured high environmental principles were maintained throughout the design and delivery of the scheme. This attention to detail enabled the development to achieve the targeted ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating, an outstanding accomplishment for a building of its size.

The striking Central Saint Giles mixed-use development provides 375,000 square feet of office space, 24,500 square metres of restaurant and retail space, 56 private apartments and 53 affordable homes, plus a selection of restaurant and retail units at ground level as well as an outdoor public piazza.

Now complete, the roofing installations at Central Saint Giles have helped to create a stunning series of landmark buildings that will enable the area to realise its exceptional potential.