Our experienced technical and training team and committees facilitate access to the latest skills, competencies, knowledge, practices and health, safety and environmental advice. It’s their job to:
Identify new requirements and developments as they emerge in the roofing sector
Plan, formulate and share guidance notes, technical bulletins and safety alerts
Contribute to technical standards, and summarise them in practical terms.
Update, review and advise on changes to regulations and legislation.
Contribute, update and advise on National Occupational Standards, short duration training standards and apprenticeships.
The unrivalled technical support that the technical and training team provides, means that clients and specifiers can have total confidence in the skills and knowledge our contractors offer.
NFRC prides itself on leading technical knowledge about roofing; and our members including roofing contractors, manufacturers and merchants that strive to meet the highest industry standards and all abide by our stringent Code of Practice.
Members of
14
British Standards Committees
Help with over
500
technical enquiries per year
Over
120
publications developed for members
NFRC’s Technical Objectives are to fully support our members via technical documents, updates and seminars and with a direct contact channel for queries.
NFRC helps to produce industry standards by actively contributing to and sitting on 14 BSI committees whose remit covers over 87 British Standards, and the Construction Products Association (CPA) Technical Committee, as well as representing the roofing and cladding industry at governmental level and on consultations and regulation development. High level participation with all the above ensures that members can obtain the latest guidance and informed assistance.
Additionally, guidance and support are provided by the team regarding Members working more sustainably and also towards net zero.
Digital Product Passports are structured digital records that contain key information about a product, such as sustainability, safety, and compliance data, accessible throughout the product’s lifecycle.
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced it is providing Members with exclusive digital material to help them set apart their business from rogue traders and demonstrate their credibility.
NFRC encourages all Members currently working with the Building Safety Regulator to consult the guidance notes and ensure they are aligned with best practice.
The BUILDOFFSITE Innovation Challenge returns to Offsite Expo 2025, and NFRC Members have the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge products to a high-profile audience of developers, clients, partners, and policy influencers.
