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To help those in the industry stay up to date with the latest developments around the Building Safety Act, Build UK has created a useful guide covering all the key issues.

Under the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS), the government will provide a baseline discount to support energy bills for eligible non-domestic customers. Action is however required if your business is eligible for the higher level Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) support, which will not be applied automatically. Find out more.

MSC issues statement highlighting problems faced by the solar PV industry.

Dame Judith Hackitt sent a stark warning to the construction industry on Thursday night during the annual CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) lecture.

Use this government service if you need to apply for the additional Energy Bills Discount Scheme assistance. Businesses have 90 days from 26 April to apply for a higher level of support.

As a NFRC Supplier Member, you can benefit from exclusive access to a wealth of technical publications, valuable networking events across the UK, the chance to contribute editorial to Roofing Times magazine and a wide range of other benefits. So, are you really making the most of each and every opportunity?

NFRC (The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Ltd), the UK’s oldest roofing trade association, has been receiving an unprecedented number of calls from members of the public, who have been approached about moss removal, which is usually followed up with the tiles being painted in order, so it is claimed, to prolong the life of the roof.

NFRC has worked with Gully Howard Technical Training to provide a short online course on asbestos awareness and what steps to take if presented with a dangerous situation involving asbestos. Access the discounted NFRC Member rate of just £12.

2023’s Dinner Dance will be held at the Old Course Hotel, St Andrews on Saturday 25 February 2023. Book tickets now, and view the sponsorship option for this event.

Tickets are still available—make sure to secure yours, as the 2021 event sold out.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the InterContinental London—the O2 on Friday 12 May: tickets are now available.

The last few tables are still available for Friday 12 May. Last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets now.

The latest S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI report shows a further decline in housebuilding and a slowing of construction output during August. However, positives include better product availability and stabilised material costs.

How can roofing contractors support biodiversity and boost local endangered bird populations? Read NFRC’s guidance note.

Gary Walpole - NFRC Technical Safety, Health & Environment Officer reflects on the new biodiversity credit scheme which was launched in England this week.

Bob Cooper, a founding member of the Institute of Roofing (IoR) and key part of the NFRC South West Regional Committee for many years, has retired. After a career spanning 65 years, we wish him a happy and well deserved retirement. Read more about Bob and his achievements.

We are hosting an evening reception on 5 July to introduce Westminster politicians to the issue of cash retentions, how it affects our Members, and how government policy needs to change. There are still some places left for Members to attend: book now.

RCI held their annual show on Thursday at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes. NFRC Head of Careers Ruth Scarrott was there and said, "Suppliers are here in force, which is great to see". 

NFRC is currently contributing to updates to several British Standards that are important for the flat roofing industry. Read more about the current progress.