Over the past few months, the Department for Work and Pensions has been consulting on merging the Construction Industry Training Board with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.
Falls from through fragile roofs and rooflights remain the leading cause of fatality in the workplace and contribute to a high percentage of workplace injuries.
On June 15, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and the British Board of Agrément (BBA) each released statements providing an update on the BBA’s continuing UKAS suspension.
NFRC have collaborated with The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) to produce guidance for bat and roof risk management and considerations during roofing works.
NFRC have collaborated with The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) to produce this guidance for bat and roof risk management and considerations during roofing works.
On Wednesday 6 May, competitors hoping for a place at the SkillBuild final went head-to-head at Exeter College, demonstrating the best of their talent under the watchful eye of expert judges.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
NFRC has launched a major new industry-wide campaign aimed at tackling the serious and often overlooked dangers of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust exposure across the roofing sector.
GN67 provides guidance for roofing contractors on the management of condensation in cold pitched roofs, with a particular focus on the increasing use of internal retrofit “lap vents.”
Download a comprehensive plan of competence requirements for a roof labourer role within a roofing contractor company.
The framework can be worked through to understand an individuals current competence levels and help identify any gaps in their current proof of competency, plus provide guidance on associated training which may be required.
For enquiries regarding roofing, cladding, or construction developments, please email the NFRC Press team to connect with a technical expert, an NFRC Member business, or an appropriate spokesperson.
NFRC is eager to help our Members share their stories with the media. If you want to raise awareness about any challenges you face as a business, or to simply gain exposure, please reach out to our team.
