United Kingdom
CMA invites views on proposed AkzoNobel and Axalta merger
By The Coffee Shops™. Industry feedback is sought as review considers potential market impacts. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated merger between Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. The request for input forms part of the CMA’s standard review process and is ...
Roofing talent put to the test
By Emma Peterson. NFRC’s support of the future of roofing through the SkillBuild National Competition. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has long been a supporter SkillBuild. This is a competition that sees roofing apprentices and trainees put their talent to the test in a head-to-head contest of skills, ...
The power of apprenticeships: Harry at Aldridge and Sons
By Emma Peterson. How an apprenticeship with Aldridge and Sons helped Harry go from uncertainty to building a career. For many years, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been a staunch supporter of National Apprenticeship Week (recognized 9-15 February 2026) as well as Scottish Apprenticeship Week (recognized 2-6 March ...
James Talman - Leveling the Payment Field
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with James Talman, CEO of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), about a landmark U.K. government decision to ban retentions in construction contracts and reform long-standing payment laws. Long criticized for straining cash flow, retention practices have impacted ...
21st Advanced Building Skins Conference & Expo
On November 3 + 4 international architects, engineers, scientists and representatives from the construction industry will present new projects and developments in building envelope design at the 21st Advanced Building Skins Conference & Expo in Bern, Switzerland. This conference is the premier international event for innovative building skins, offering high-calibre ...
The next generation takes centre stage!
By Emma Peterson. IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer brings together talented professionals from around the world to showcase their skills. Since 1988, Internation Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) has invited young professionals from around the globe to compete in a roofing competition designed to test their skills on ...
NFRC and SERCGC Golf Event - 30 September
Please note that you must be a member of the South of England Roofing Contractors Golf Society to attend this event. To help you plan your diaries and budgets, organisers are running a pre-booking spreadsheet for all events in 2026. Please email the dates you want to book, members can ...
NFRC and SERCGC Golf Event - 9 September
Please note that you must be a member of the South of England Roofing Contractors Golf Society to attend this event. To help you plan your diaries and budgets, organisers are running a pre-booking spreadsheet for all events in 2026. Please email the dates you want to book, members can ...
NFRC and SERCGC Golf Event - 14 July
Please note that you must be a member of the South of England Roofing Contractors Golf Society to attend this event. To help you plan your diaries and budgets, organisers are running a pre-booking spreadsheet for all events in 2026. Please email the dates you want to book, members can ...
NFRC and SERCGC Golf Event - 18 June
Please note that you must be a member of the South of England Roofing Contractors Golf Society to attend this event. To help you plan your diaries and budgets, organisers are running a pre-booking spreadsheet for all events in 2026. Please email the dates you want to book, members can ...
