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Experienced workers can now obtain on an NVQ through NFRC’s new on-site service.

What do the Chancellor's announcements mean for roofing and cladding contractors?

RPS291 states that roof timbers from 1950 - 2006, and some other specific products previously impacted by the recent removal of RPS250, can now in some cases be removed from domestic premises, demolition sites or other buildings to be stored and processed as non-hazardous. This is subject to specific conditions: read more here.

NFRC is now welcoming entries for the 2024 UK Roofing Awards, with tickets now available for the glittering awards event on 10 May in London.

Who took the crown in their category at the awards luncheon in Glasgow?

Which projects have been named finalists at this year's Awards?

Stuart Wheeler Roofing Ltd’s ‘Yellowsands’ project has won the Pitched Roofing category at the IFD Awards in Bolzano, Italy. This follows victory at the 2023 UK Roofing Awards.

Further information on the removal of RPS250.

NFRC's guidance highlights the key actions contractors should take if they suspect the presence of RAAC planks on a site.

The latest State of the Roofing Industry survey report, from NFRC and Glenigan, indicates that direct employment levels plateaued in the second quarter of 2023 among roofing contractors, with use of sub-contracted labour only rising very slightly.

NFRC and Members visited the House of Commons on 5 July to educate politicians on the impact of cash retentions on SME sub-contractors.

Operatives from two NFRC Member companies, Compass Roofing and Taylor Roofs, are giving visitors of all ages the opportunity to dress a slate and fix it to a roofing rig, plus ask questions about the roofing industry.

The results of the State of the Roofing Industry survey for Q1 of 2023, from NFRC and Glenigan.

Over 30 MSPs along with young people and construction industry representatives attended a demonstration and learning event last week (week commencing 15 May), to learn more about traditional building skills.

The winners of the 2023 NFRC UK Roofing Awards were revealed on 12 May in a glittering awards ceremony hosted by broadcaster Colin Murray.

The last few tables are available for the event at the Intercontinental London—the O2 on Friday 12 May.

NFRC is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Miller as Chief Operating Officer (COO), responsible for all day-to-day operations of the trade association effective April 2023.

NFRC has begun its 2023 programme of skills demonstrations in Scotland, following a history of successful demonstrations in conjunction with Build Your Future.

Winners will be announced on Friday 12 May at the awards ceremony at the InterContinental London—The O2.