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CUPA PIZARRAS is offering a slate training course, which includes a RIBA approved CPD seminar, created to provide architects with the technical knowledge required to prevent any problems on site when it comes to the installation and grading of Heavy 3 slate, considered the best choice for the repair and replacement of traditional Scottish roofs. […]

Creative collaboration and communication are an integral part of our success. We pride ourselves on building positive partnerships with clients, and this video showcases our work with Bobby Halliday Architects and Crammond Select Homes. The video highlights some of the unique heritage developments we have worked on together in Stirling, Scotland. Working together with CUPA […]

Founded in 2007, the Scottish Home Awards aims to recognise excellence in the Scottish housebuilding industry. We are very proud to be supporting them this year by sponsoring The House of the Year category. CUPA PIZARRAS a world leader in natural slate, is very proud to be involved in Scotland’s largest independent awards programme for […]

Skill Build Competition is the UK’s largest multi-trade championship for construction trainees and apprentices. In the first Roof Slating and Tiling heats, which starts next 26th April in Newcastle College, 8 students will compete to showcase their skills. CUPA PIZARRAS will be supplying different natural slate sizes for all 2018 heats. Taking place from April […]

CUPA PIZARRAS has been selected by the judges as a finalist in the Materials Supplier of the Year category of the 2018 Construction News Specialists Awards! These awards are the only national ones recognizing the best specialist suppliers and contractors from across the UK. The Construction News Specialists Awards ensures that whatever size or specialism […]

The next Edinburgh Homebuilding & Renovating Show is taking place next 21-22 October in Edinburgh, and CUPA PIZARRAS will be there waiting for you at booth B114. Come to visit us at the Royal Highland Centre (Ingliston) from 10 am to 5 pm. Don’t you have your tickets yet? Get your free tickets here!  This […]

It’s CUPA PIZARRAS’ 125th birthday! 125 years of commitment to quality that has made us the world leader in natural slate. OUR HISTORY It has been 125 years since the founders of CUPA PIZARRAS extracted the first slate from the Solana de Forcadas quarry in Northern Spain. This significant milestone is unrivalled by competitors in the […]

We are proud to announce that CUPA PIZARRAS has joined the US Green Building Council (USGBC). PROMOTING A HEALTHIER AND GREENER ARCHITECTURE The US Green Building Council is a non-profit organization promoting sustainability in building design and construction. They lead the entire industry on designing buildings that are environmentally friendly, profitable and healthful. CUPA PIZARRAS’ […]