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.
This resource is great for businesses who are in the process of recruiting. Find your nearest job fair and reach out to the organiser to secure a spot for your business!
Building Safety Week takes place annually in June and is an industry wide campaign encouraging everyone up and down the supply chain to share and learn new knowledge and broaden their understanding of their role in building safety.
Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, making up 99.8% of all businesses and playing a vital role in every community, high street, and construction site across the country.
