Over 70 per cent of contractors face business viability fears amid current inflationary pressures, says NFRC Jul 26, 2022 Workloads remained strong in Q2, and there is optimism regarding the year ahead, but roofing contractors expressed concern about rising costs and the economic landscape. Full story →
Stay safe in the heat Jul 18, 2022 Some tips to keep people safe working on roofs during the heatwave. Full story →
As heatwaves are expected to hit the UK more often, roofs can play a key part in keeping our buildings cool Jul 18, 2022 As temperatures early in week commencing 18 July could break records, NFRC is highlighting the value roofs can offer in climate adaptation, from keeping our homes and buildings cool in summer, to minimising flooding in the wettest periods. Full story →
First roofer passes new apprenticeship standard Jul 04, 2022 Mo Farhan, winner of the Young Roofer of the Year award at the UK Roofing Awards 2020, has become the first to pass the new Roofer Level 2 apprenticeship standard. Full story →
Contractors increase tender prices amid spiralling costs of materials, labour and energy, says NFRC May 23, 2022 The latest State of the Roofing Industry survey from NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) and Glenigan has revealed that a balance of 73 per cent of roofing and cladding contractors raised their tender prices in Q1 of 2022. This is an increase on a balance of 61 per cent in Q4 of 2021. Full story →