United Kingdom
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 ...
Why the most successful roofing contractors plan further ahead
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The strongest roofing contractors are the ones who see the problems coming and prepare accordingly. After more than 45 years in the roofing industry, I have learned that many project failures do not begin on site. They begin weeks earlier, when a decision ...
NFRC Roofing Suppliers Group Committee elects Duncan Winter as chair
Duncan is a strong advocate for developing the roofing industry, supporting contractor training and encouraging new talent into the sector. Commercial Director at SIG Roofing, Duncan Winter, has been elected as chair of NFRC's Roofing Suppliers Group Committee. The announcement was made at a recent NFRC Board meeting, after committee members ...
NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2026
The NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards return for 2026, and tickets are available now! Growing in popularity year-on-year, the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards are a sellout event held annually at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. Recognising the incredible achievements of contractors from across the NFRC Scotland region, the event is a chance ...
Y&NE Technical Event
Following the success of our regional technical event in 2025, we have now confirmed another session for 2026, this time at Cedar Court, Huddersfield. Your chance to update your knowledge and ask questions of our presenters, free to attend and lunch is included. Speakers will be announced in due course but ...
Y&NE Member Social: Clay Pigeon Shooting, Thimbleby Shooting Ground
Fancy a go at clay pigeon shooting? This is your chance! Whether an expert or Novice an excellent day out, worth attending just to see if your Regional Manager can actually hit a clay this year. This event is suitable for all abilities and sure to be good fun. This ...
L&SC Member Social: Clay Pigeon Shooting
Following amazing feedback and requests from members, we have booked the venue with an increased capacity for 2026. This is an opportunity to entertain your customers, and to engage with NFRC trade and supplier members. Enjoy a day of clay pigeon shooting and friendly competition at a world-class shooting range used by ...
NFRC Scotland Member Social: Kirkintilloch Golf Club
The hugely popular Scottish golf tournament takes place annually in September at Kirkintilloch Golf Club. Enter your team now. Loved by Trade and Supplier Members, the NFRC Scottish golf event has been held annually each year in September and always delivers a great experience with networking, friendly competition, socialising, and great ...
Gary Walpole - Don’t Fall for Fragile Campaign
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Gary Walpole from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to discuss preventing falls through fragile roofs. They explore the goals of the Don't Fall for Fragile campaign, why planning is essential before work begins and how contractors and ...
