United Kingdom
Helping the next generation Climb the Ladder
By Emma Peterson. This initiative provides roofing companies with practical tools to develop employees, strengthen leadership and improve workforce retention. Across the United Kingdom, there is one common industry challenge top of mind for roofing tradespeople – the skill shortage. Contractors are struggling to bring in new talent and develop ...
NFRC welcomes government action to tackle rogue traders but reforms must work for reputable contractors
New code scheme ties contractor compensation to project progress. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes the government’s plans to tackle rogue traders and strengthen consumer protection in the home improvement sector, while calling for the new measures to be robust, proportionate and straightforward for both homeowners and reputable contractors. ...
The power of connection
By Emma Peterson. By focusing on interaction and dialogue, the Connection Forum expands upon IFD’s mission of helping roofing professionals build relationships and share expertise across borders. The International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) is always striving to better serve the members and the global roofing community through innovative ...
More than a conference: The IFD Connection Forum
By Emma Peterson. The new IFD Connection Forum gives attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges and learn from projects around the world. For a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Sabine Rothschuh, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD)’s secretary, stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to ...
Operational excellence is not an accident — it is built every day
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The best roofing companies are the companies that prevent more emergencies from occurring in the first place. After more than 45 years in the roofing industry, I have learned that successful roofing businesses rarely become successful because of one major decision. They improve ...
Flat roof now back on track at Bury St Edmunds Train Station
By Tremco Roofing. How Tremco gave the Bury St. Edmund's team full of peace of mind in their new roof. Bury St Edmunds Train Station required building envelope works due to the aging condition of the Grade II listed building managed by Walker Construction. A significant issue was water damage caused by ...
Building a global future for roofing
By The Coffee Shops. The IFD has already demonstrated the power of international collaboration. Now, the opportunity is to expand that impact by welcoming new voices and nations into the fold. The roofing industry may look different from one country to the next, but the challenges it faces are often ...
The best roofing companies do not just complete projects — They learn from them
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Every roofing project teaches the contractor something. The question is whether the business captures that lesson or allows it to disappear when the job is finished. Some lessons are obvious. A material may perform differently than expected, access may prove more difficult than the ...
NFRC report calls for climate resilience to become standard in roof design as UK faces more extreme weather
The extreme temperatures experienced across the UK during 2026 provide a timely reminder that buildings designed or refurbished today will need to perform in a very different climate over their service life. As the UK experiences increasingly extreme summer temperatures, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is calling for climate resilience ...
Ruth Scarrott - Climbing the Ladder: Building Careers in Roofing
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips UK, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ruth Scarrott, Head of Careers at NFRC, to break down how roofing businesses can build stronger teams and future leaders. From NFRC’s Climbing the Ladder initiative, they dive into real ways contractors can attract new talent, develop ...
