5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (635+ words) Two-thirds of homeowners didn’t receive a contract before work starts Only 24% homeowners expect to get information about how to complain from their tradespeople Nearly a quarter of homeowners having work done experienced a serious problem New research from TrustMark reveals…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (282+ words) A roofing tutor has praised the BMI Apprentice of the Year competition for championing future roofing talent and inspiring the next generation of roofers. Held at BMI Redland’s Training Centre in South Cerney, Gloucestershire on 23-24 July, this year’s competition brought…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (295+ words) Burnley College and Themis will offer a new Roofing Apprenticeship from January 2027, becoming one of the only providers of its kind in Lancashire. The programme responds to a national shortage of qualified roofers and gives local employers a fresh route…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (464+ words) The Great British Slate Off reaches its conclusion today at the InstallerSHOW, where three talented young roofers are putting the finishing touches to a series of intricate ornamental slate creations. Organised by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), the…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (188+ words) The SIG Roofing team is returning to InstallerSHOW for the second consecutive year to discuss all things roofing. Their stand (3H35) will be in the new InstallerBUILD area of the show this year, a one-stop hub for smarter, safer, and more…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (256+ words) Roofing apprentices working with the donated SRT GOLD® graded roofing batten at the Leeds College of Building SkillBuild regional heat. SR Timber is once again supporting young roofers at SkillBuild, the UK’s largest annual multi-trade competition. The SkillBuild 2026 regional qualifying…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (552+ words) The government consultation on proposals to merge the construction and engineering training boards closes on 14 June. Government says combining the two boards will simplify the skills system and mean more training, better use of funding and clearer routes into skilled…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (341+ words) Construction sites are at risk of immediate shutdowns if they fail to comply with a new ban on the dry cutting of engineered stone. The warning comes from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), as the Health and Safety Executive…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (226+ words) Over 100 school pupils attended the Build Your Future traditional skills taster event at Edinburgh Castle on 27 and 28 May. Compass Roofing Ltd, a member of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), ran the heritage roof slating activity, delivering hands-on demonstrations…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (142+ words) (L-R) Chair of The Rooflight Association, Mark Wilcox; Ian Smithson, Sales Director UK & Ireland, Palram UK and Craig Walker, Strategic Partner and Specification Manager (Daylight Systems), Palram UK. Parlam UK is the newest member to join the Rooflight Association. The…...