Rooff Limited Building and Development

Huddleston Close, London E2

We have commenced the reconfiguration of existing flats and office space for Gateway Housing Association.

Alleyns School ~ RIBA Award 2010

Rooff were the Principal Contractors on this prestigious new arts centre within Alleyn's School in Dulwich, South London.

Connaught Gardens ~ Housing Design Awards 2010

This recently completed private development of seven houses has been awarded the Graham Pye Award for the Perfect Home Plan. For more information please click here.

Rooff in Partnership with GBN

In partnership with GBN Rooff Ltd recycle 85% of their skipped waste.

Rooff Brings Granary Back In To Use

'And now, thanks to a new company into the borough that is about to happen. Rooff, an old established company, originally based in Newham and partly displaced by the Olympics, has bought the Granary and are working to turn it into a combination of a new head office and lettable space for commercial and creative industries.'

The Granary, Barking

In October 2010 Rooff Ltd celebrated the first phase of work being completed by hosting a Topping Out Ceremony attended by the Borough Mayor, London Thames Gateway Development Corporation and many others.

Broadway Theatre, Barking

We are proud to announce that Steve Drury of Rooff Limited has become a corporate patron of the Broadway Theatre in Barking.

Rooff were the contractors for the development of the Broadway Theatre itself, as well as several other impressive recent performing arts buildings around London. Rooff will play an integral part of the future Arts and Creative Industries sector within the Borough, being the key commercial developer of The Granary Building in Abbey Road, one of the main focuses of the new Creative Industries Quarter, being promoted by LBBD and LTGDC.

Branch Place, London N1

Our own development consisting of 24 new build apartments and a ground floor Nursery due for completion at the end of 2011.

Woodlands Infant School, Ilford, Essex

Remodelling and internal alterations to a primary school within the London Borough of Redbridge.

Greengate Street, London E13

Construction of 8 new houses for Gateway Housing Association.

Bermondsey Spa, Site G, London SE1

Construction of 24 new houses for Hyde Housing Association.

Bermondsey Spa, London SE16 ~ 'Best New Place To Live'

Bermondsey Spa Masterplan has been awarded 'Best New Place to Live' in the Mayor's London Planning Awards.

Boris Johnson, at the awards ceremony, said ' The Winner in the 'Best New Place to Live' category, for its good quality design and restoration of pride to a previously rundown neighbourhood goes to: Bermondsey Spa Regeneration, including St James Quarter - submitted jointly by Levitt Bernstein associated Ltd and Savills'

Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004

Rooff Limited are now accredited to ISO 14001:2004.

The Creative Industries Quarter, Abbey Road, Barking

The Rooff Group construction and development company, are pleased to announce the purchase of the Granary Building in Abbey Road, Barking from the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation.

The refurbishment of this locally historic industrial building will form part of the first phase of the longer term regeneration objectives for the Abbey Road area. The LTGDC have brought forward a comprehensive redevelopment planning consent, in association with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for Creative Industries uses, mixed use development and residential accommodation.

The Granary building and the adjoining Malthouse number among the oldest remaining buildings within the Borough of Barking and Dagenham and Rooff are proud to be associated with the restoration and �bringing back to life� of such an important local feature.

Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008

Rooff Limited has now successfully upgraded their ISO accreditation to 9001:2008.

St Catherines Primary School, Barnet

Rooff Development director, Steve Drury gave an assembly presentation to the whole school, to mark the commencement of the new extension works.

Steve stressed the importance of health and safety on building sites and highlighted the message that they were not �playgrounds� for children.

With the co-operation of the Head Teacher, Mrs Eillene Quigley, Steve announced the launch of a competition to design a �safety poster campaign�. The winner will receive a �25 book token.

A similar poster competition was held at St Lukes� School in Canning Town, East London.

Rooff ~ Proud Sponsors Of The Wood Awards 2010

The organisers of The Wood Awards 2010 has welcomed Rooff Ltd, as a new sponsor: � We are delighted that Rooff is going to be supporting our Awards scheme, which has become the premier awards scheme for the use of the world�s only naturally sustainable material.

At a time when sustainability is at the top of political and architectural agendas, we hope that 2010 will be another great year for the Awards� he said. Rooff, a family run construction and development company, are joining the list of sponsors of The Wood Awards 2010, which celebrate excellence in design in the world�s naturally most sustainable material.

The Wood Awards is now in its eigth year, having become well established as the most respected award for building and design in wood. Varied entry categories are intended to attract projects of all shapes and sizes in the construction, joinery and furniture industries to enter, showcasing all kinds of design. With permission from the owner, anyone associated with an eligible building or furniture project can enter the project before the closing date.

Rooff Director of Building and Development Steve Drury comments: �We are delighted to be involved with this year�s Wood Awards and to be joining the UK timber industry in celebrating the most sustainable building material. In a world where sustainability is the new watchword, The Wood Awards offers a stage for architectural design and craftsmanship, things that Rooff champions and continues to invest in.

The Salt Store, Havering

Rooff Ltd are proud to announce the completion of the Ground Source Heat Pump installation at the Havering Salt Store project. Councillor Tebutt of London Borough of Havering visited site to celebrate this installation.

An artists impression of the completed project Seeds of Growth: Creative Quarter in Barking

'The London Thames Gateway Development Corporation has given planning permission for this creative quarter in Barking, including the restoration of granary building.

The scheme, designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen and submitted by Rooff Holdings, is designed to hold 7,000m2 of work space for artists, 220 homes, offices and cafes.'

Rooff Are Very Pleased To Continue To Support The Invaluable Work Of St Francis Hospice

Saint Francis Hospice cares 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a charity, it relies on financial help and support from the community to give specialist care and services, free of charge, to patients, their families and carers.

It is a registered charity which was founded on Christian principles to offer specialist care to patients who have cancer or other life-limiting illnesses.

They care for adults of any age, race, sexuality, religion or ethical belief and, although they must rely on voluntary donations for a large proportion of our running costs, they make no charge to patients, their families or carers.

Their aim is to alleviate suffering which may be physical, emotional, social and spiritual, in order to give patients the best quality of life possible, however long that life may be.

Rooff ~ Proud Sponsors Of The Wood Awards 2009

Michael Buckley, organiser of The Wood Awards 2009 has welcomed Rooff Ltd, as a new sponsor: � We are delighted that Rooff is going to be supporting our Awards scheme, which has become the premier awards scheme for the use of the world�s only naturally sustainable material.

At a time when sustainability is at the top of political and architectural agendas, we hope that 2009 will be another great year for the Awards� he said. Rooff, a family run construction and development company, are joining the list of sponsors of The Wood Awards 2009, which celebrate excellence in design in the world�s naturally most sustainable material.

The Wood Awards is now in its seventh year, having become well established as the most respected award for building and design in wood. Varied entry categories are intended to attract projects of all shapes and sizes in the construction, joinery and furniture industries to enter, showcasing all kinds of design. With permission from the owner, anyone associated with an eligible building or furniture project can enter the project before the closing date of 22 May 2009.

Rooff Ltd join leading organisations involved in wood marketing and education in the UK, including the Forestry Commission, the Carpenters� Company and the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) as sponsors of The Wood Awards 2009.

Striving For Life !

The sun shone brightly upon the hundreds who had gathered at Dorney Lake near Eton, Windsor to participate in the Tri for Life 2008 Mini Triathlon, a Combined Charities Challenge.

The Mini Triathlon required each team to complete a 400m swim, a 20km cycle ride, and finally a 5km run. Amongst the assembled crowds on Sunday 21^st September 2008 were 3 teams from Rooff, who each completed the race in very respectable times.

Rooff Supporting Local 'Business Person Of The Year'

Rooff are pleased to sponsor the category of 'Business Person of the Year' in the 2008 Barking & Dagenham Business Awards. These awards, organised by Barking & Dagenham Enterprise (BDE), acknowledge the achievement of Barking & Dagenham businesses and the people behind them, which Rooff is keen to support due to their close ties in the Barking and Dagenham area.

The winners will be announced on Tuesday 8th July 2008. For further information, visit www.boldanddynamic.co.uk

The Purcell School Of Music Is Featured in Architecture Today (July / August 2007 Edition)

As part of a succession of performing arts projects, Rooff has recently completed a performing arts centre at The Purcell School of Music, which is designed by Edward Cullinan Architects and reported on in the July/August 2007 edition of Architecture Today.

Rooff Wins Camden Building Quality Award 2007 ~ 'New Dwellings' Category

Rooff are the proud winners of the 'New Dwellings' category in the London Borough of Camden's Quality Awards 2007. The winning project, designed by Pollard Thomas Edwards Architects, was located at 32 -34 Lithos Road, NW3. This social housing scheme has a design brief based on a 65 year life span with excellent green credentials.

Rooff Completes New Housing Scheme As Part Of The Bermondsey Spa Regeneration Project

The Artesian Building, which consists of 73 mixed tenure flats above a large health centre, has recently been completed by Rooff. The site on Grange Road is a 'flagship' for the Bermondsey Spa Regeneration Area and was won by a partnership between Rooff, Pollard Thomas and Edwards and Hyde Housing Association.

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