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Colin, of Archibald McCorquodale & Son Ltd, was elected the 57th President of NFRC at the federation's AGM on 1 October 2024.  He is proud of the hard work NFRC has undertaken to streamline Member access to services like technical documents, events, and general assistance in recent years.

Under the watchful eye of the expert panel of judges – Andy Rowlands, Bob Coutts and Matt Timby, the finalists will have 18 hours to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities whilst ensuring they adhere to health and safety protocols.

We'll soon be announcing details of the 2025 UK Roofing Awards. Until then, NFRC Technical and Training team have some helpful pointers to give you a headstart with your submission.

NFRC's Business Conference, "Get Britain Building," celebrated the roofing sector's hard work in addressing key issues facing contractors, suppliers, and the wider construction sector.

Ahead of the IFD World Championship of Young Roofer finals November, which will take place in Innsbruck, Austria, NFRC were delighted to catch up with Joe Gallagher from I H Gallagher Ltd and Tyler Norris from Karl Terry Roofing Contractors Ltd.

NFRC Policy Officer, Gray Gibson, comments on the retentions update made by Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds.

Following the collapse of ISG last month, Build UK, with the support of Wedlake Bell LLP, has published a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to support organisations in the supply chain that may be affected.

LSC are proud sponsors of the Brighton and Hove Apprenticeship Graduation 2024.

You’ve just started your new business as a self-employed professional or sole trader. You’re making money and receiving an income but how do you pay Income Tax and National Insurance? The answer is Self Assessment and submitting a tax return once a year. Jashoda Pindoria from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) explains what Self Assessment is and what you may need to do.

The CITB has announced an important consultation with the construction industry, running from 26 September to 24 October, to gather feedback on the proposed Levy rates for 2026–2029.

Preparations are well under way for the UK IFD team to compete in this years’ international championship taking place in Innsbruck, Austria from the 13 to 15 November.

Hear about how the NSAfC framework is used on a variety of construction projects to deliver employment and skills social outcomes for local communities.

The eight businesses of ISG's UK operations, including its engineering and retail branches, have been placed into administration.

NFRC Member PREFA opened its training academy in Shipston on Stour just over a year ago. In a successful first year they have welcomed installers from all over the country providing expert tuition from their training manager Mike Smith.

We were pleased to have confirmed that the work we started a year ago on ending retentions is being supported by the new Government and Business Ministers.

As of 10 September, the UK Government announced a major step towards delivering its ambitious aim to digitise the UK border and immigration system.

In a huge victory for the waste wood sector, the Environment Agency is set to classify amber waste wood items from both the HWRC and demolition waste streams as non-hazardous.

THE SCOTTISH Roofing Awards will return to the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow on 25 October 2024, with entries now open and tickets available to buy, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced.