The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling for climate resilience to become a standard consideration in the design, refurbishment and maintenance of UK roofs as buildings face increasing risks from extreme temperatures and rainfall. The trade body has published Future (P)roof: Five Years On – The Importance of Climate-Resilient Roofs as the UK [...]
SIG Roofing Commercial Director Duncan Winter has been elected chair of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors’ (NFRC) Roofing Suppliers Group (RSG) Committee. The appointment was confirmed following a vote by committee members, with the announcement made at a recent NFRC Board meeting. Stuart Nicholson, Managing Director of Marley Ltd, has been elected as vice [...]
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a new industry-wide campaign aimed at reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust across roofing and cladding activities. The initiative, titled Cut the Dust, focuses on raising awareness of the long-term health risks associated with silica dust generated during common roofing tasks such as cutting [...]
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) have launched a new Roofing Chartered Membership Programme (CMP), a sector-specific route for experienced roofing professionals to achieve Chartered Membership (MCIOB). The initiative provides a formal pathway for individuals with at least five years’ experience in roofing who manage people, processes, [...]
Exeter College has officially opened its Construction Innovation Centre, a dedicated facility designed to support the development of skilled workers in the roofing and wider construction sectors. The centre aims to respond to industry demands by providing practical training and resources to the next generation of roofers. The opening event on 17 June 2025 coincided [...]
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) hosted a high-profile parliamentary reception on 3 June 2025, marking major strides in tackling Scotland’s construction skills shortage and placing the roofing trade firmly in the political and educational spotlight. Held in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament, the event drew over 130 attendees—including 16 Members of [...]
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