United Kingdom
The 2026 UK Roofing Awards’ winners’ circle!
By Emma Peterson. This year’s winners showcase the exceptional talent across the industry continues to grow and thrive. On 8 May, the U.K. Roofing Awards tallied the votes and crowned the winners of their 2026 awards in front of over 900 guests at the O2 in London! This year’s awards, ...
The composite advantage
By Emma Peterson. Inside Tapco’s roofing systems and their performance advantages. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Mike Winter from Tapco Roofing Products about how their tile and shake products offer the perfect combination of aesthetics and durability. Tapco’s ...
NFRC launches new campaign, Don’t Fall for Fragile
Those who pledge will receive a PDF poster to print and display at their workplace, a certificate, NFRC guidance and a social media pack. 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. National ...
Don't Fall for Fragile
The roofing industry has made real progress in preventing falls from height. But fragile roofs remain one of the most serious and persistent risks in roofing. A fragile roof can fail without warning. One wrong step can lead to life-changing injury or death. This Campaign Is Not About Paperwork. It Is ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA)
The LRWA is the authoritative voice for liquid applied roofing and waterproofing in the UK, supporting a professional community built on competence, compliance and confidence. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings ...
When did you last work on your business?
By Kate Whatley, Elevate Roofing Advisory. The case for commercial advisory in roofing, and why now is exactly the right time. Let’s be honest about where we are. The roofing and wider construction market is under pressure. Material costs remain volatile, labour is scarce, margins are being squeezed ...
Gary Walpole - Cut the Dust!
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Gary Walpole from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to spotlight an issue that often flies under the radar on the jobsite: dust. As roofing work evolves, so do the risks. NFRC’s “Cut the Dust” campaign ...
Project profile: Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon
By Keely Warren, Tremco. Contractors complete a successful shopping centre reroof thanks to Tremco's roof diagnostics. A significant plant building situated on the roof of Centrale Shopping Centre in Croydon was leaking. The roof was covered in limestone chippings that made it near impossible to visually inspect and locate the ...
LRWA Dragon Boat Regatta
The LRWA Dragon Boat Regatta is one of the most exciting and engaging events in the association calendar, bringing together members and the wider industry for a day of competition, teamwork and networking in a unique outdoor setting. Taking place at Cotswold Water Park on 16th September 2026, the Regatta offers ...
LRWA Social (Northern)
Come and join in the fun, throw a few arrows, have a few beers – this is networking on another level! As a growing association we are always looking for fun ways to interact with new members and wider networks for the benefit of our sector. Date: 10th November 2026 Venue: Flight ...
