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On 13 October, NFRC launched its third campaign as part of its Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy at Pets Corner in Harlow, bringing members together to kick-start Weather the Storm, a campaign that puts wellbeing firmly where it belongs: part and parcel of health and safety.

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.

Ensuring a competent, professional and accountable workforce remains a key priority for NFRC, particularly as the industry continues to adapt to the requirements of the Building Safety Regime. 

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.

NFRC Members can now benefit from a refreshed, optimised digital experience on the NFRC website.

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.

BMI is calling on the next generation of the nation’s roofers to apply for the 2025 BMI Apprentice of the Year competition.

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 (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.

Changes to legislation - The Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations (POPs)- use of specific foam fire extinguishers.

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.

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget introduces a mix of rising costs, limited direct support for employers, and longer-term infrastructure and regional investment.