23 Oct Working with Lead and action required by Employers and Employees posted by Laura Working with lead can put your health at risk, the Control of Lead at Work Regulation 2002 places a duty on employers to prevent and to control employee exposure to lead. Read this post
22 Feb GDPR is Coming - Are you Prepared? posted by Laura No business is immune from GDPR, so how prepared are you? Read this post
17 Jan Importance of Declaring Business Diversification posted by ECIC Uncertainties regarding the performance of the construction sector in 2018 may spur some roofing contractors to consider diversifying into new disciplines to broaden their skill base and consequently their contract opportunities. Read this post
07 Dec Winter Working posted by Sruti Varsani Working in winter can be a dangerous and hazardous to your health. Read the latest NFRC guidance to stay safe on site. Read this post
19 Oct Steer clear of steeper fines for health and safety offences posted by Laura The increase in the number of HSE prosecutions and the level of fines being imposed under the new guidelines means it’s crucial, now more than ever, that contractors of all sizes ensure they have an effective and robust approach to complying with health and safety laws. Read this post
19 Sep Construction Going Green posted by Laura Going green is a hot topic for the construction industry. Read this post
12 Jan The New Year heralds new roofing apprenticeships in Cambridge posted by Laura With ageing roofers set to retire and a current surge in house-building, it’s more important than ever that we continue to attract young blood to join our exciting profession. Read this post
21 Dec Supply Chain Risks posted by Laura In an increasingly litigious society and with substantial risks ever-present in roofing, it is prudent for all firms to make sure that they have robust insurances in place. Read this post
16 Dec The Importance of Making the Right Choice in Liquid Roofing posted by Q&A with Terry Wain, technical secretary at the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) Read this post
07 Dec Young Roofers - Our Future Lies in Their Hands posted by Laura Following the recent World Championship for Young Roofers (IFD) and SkillBuild 2016, young roofers have certainly been dominating the news headlines: and rightly so. Read this post
11 Nov Skills Competitions – Keeping it in the Family posted by Laura The bi-annual World Championship for Young Roofers (IFD) has just taken place in Warsaw and once again, Team GB did us proud. Read this post
26 Oct FRAGILE ROOFS – THE SAFETY ‘ELEPHANT’ IN THE ROOM? posted by Most of us would agree that in the last decade great strides forward in working safely at height have been made across most areas and trades involved in building and maintaining all manner of roofs... Read this post
14 Sep Why GB’s Young Roofers Need Your Support posted by Laura No sooner has the Rio Olympic games come to an end and gold medals are back on our minds. Only this time, it’s not swimming or track & field events - it’s roofing. And, it’s not Rio - it’s Poland. Read this post
27 Jan The Benefits of NFRC Membership by our 1000th Member posted by Laura Find out what what NFRC Membership meant to our 1000th Trade Member. Read this post
20 Jan Corrosion of fully supported Metal Roofing – The Situation posted by Laura Fully supported metal roofs have a long and successful history in the UK – traditionally produced in lead and copper but other non-ferrous and ferrous metals including coated steel are used. Read this post
02 Dec Grow your business with The Heritage Roofing Register posted by Are you looking to grow your business? Are you interested in learning new roofing skills? If the answer is yes to both, then why not consider training to become a heritage roofing specialist. Read this post
12 Nov How to solve your disputes with NFRC and TrustMark posted by NFRC members who work in the domestic sector already qualify for membership of TrustMark can also enjoy an additional ‘pay as you go’ benefit of an Alternative Dispute Resolution process (ADR). Read this post
19 Oct What Makes a Good Flat Roof? posted by Once associated with poor materials and shoddy workmanship, flat roofs are now back in vogue and are highly favoured amongst designers and architects. Read this post
09 Oct Why Investing in Training Pays Dividends posted by Laura They say that in any industry, people are the most valuable asset that a company can have. Indeed, the most successful companies tend to be those that have fully trained staff and an operative workforce, and roofing is no different. Read this post
23 Sep How to Grow Your Business with TrustMark posted by Do you want your roofing business to stand out from the crowd? Read this post
19 Aug Five Steps to Help Grow your Roofing Business posted by Battling the weather, keeping customers happy and managing your cashflow are probably your key priorities, right? Read this post
05 Aug How to ‘Grow’ Green Roofing Opportunities posted by If you’re not familiar with green roofing, or if you think it’s only for horticulturists and large-scale public projects, then it may be time to have a rethink. Read this post
20 Jul Primary Flat Roofing Code of Practice re-written! posted by British Standards are a dry topic, not often the focus at dinner parties. However, the key Codes of Practice are of great importance to an industry, and this particular one is the basic reference for all flat roofs. Read this post
06 Jul NFRC and Which? Trusted Traders Working Together posted by Laura NFRC and Which? Trusted Traders have been working collaboratively since October last year and it has gone from strength to strength. Read this post
24 Jun How to Get Social Media Savvy and Boost your Business posted by There’s no escaping social media, it’s like a snowball rolling down the hill and picking up speed. If you’re not social media savvy today, you are missing out. Read this post
17 Jun Householder's Guide to Flat Roofing posted by Laura The helpful guide on flat roofing for home and property owners has been revised and published. Read this post
30 Apr Do you Work in the Roofing, Roofline or Window Industry? posted by Looking for your next challenge? Why not join the Roofing Racers team at this year's London Triathlon and raise much needed money for charity. Read this post
23 Feb London set for more green roofs as ‘Green Roof Organisation’ code updated posted by Laura A new and updated Green Roof Organisation (GRO) Code for green roofing was launched including more detailed ‘Living Roofs and Walls’ technical information to support the Mayor of London’s plans for a greener city. Read this post
01 Jul Shining a Light on the Torch-on Issue posted by Laura Concerns for fires and insurance implications. Read this post
29 Jan The Dark Side of Roofing - Rogue Traders Targeted by Police posted by Laura NFRC President, Graeme Millar explains his work assisting the police is helping to tackle the issue of rogue traders operating in Edinburgh and how every contractor should do their bit to help stamp them out. Read this post
31 Oct Beware of Rogue Tradesmen! posted by Laura Important reminders from TrustMark to all homeowners on not risking their homes to rogue traders. Read this post
25 Jul CE Marking - Separating Fact from Fiction posted by Laura MCMRA Director Carlton Jones helps to deal with some of the myths surrounding CE marking. Read this post