Historic Lighthouse Roof Installation Wins UK Roofing Award 

BRIGGSAMASCO has scooped an industry accolade for its roof installation at a historic lighthouse.

The company was crowned winner of the Mastic Asphalt category at the 2024 NFRC UK Roofing Awards.

BriggsAmasco was awarded for its 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 new watertight roof.

Speaking of BriggsAmasco’s latest industry recognition, Managing Director Tony Lawther 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.”

Historic Lighthouse Roof Installation

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.

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 Lawther 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.

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