Leading Roofing ExcellenceThe National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is the largest and most influential roofing trade association in the UK, promoting quality contractors and quality products, ensuring that its members are at the forefront of all roofing developments.
NFRC actively ensures that all members offer high standards of workmanship and sound business practice through a strict code of practice and vetting procedure, including site inspections and adhering to government-endorsed standards. The Federation also offers technical advice, guidance to facilitate your training requirements and represents member interests to the wider construction industry and government.
"To provide standards and guidance to our members, which raises confidence among businesses and householders, and promotes roofing as a skilled, professional sector within the wider construction industry."
– James Talman, Chief Executive of NFRC
We are delighted to confirm that the NFRC Scottish Dinner Dance will return to the world-famous Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa | St Andrews on February 28 2026. This event is hugely popular amongst members and always delivers a wonderful evening of drinks, dinner and dancing with peers from across the region and further afield.
Tickets
Please note that due to high demand, tickets will sell quickly and early booking is advised. Tickets are priced at £130pp plus VAT and can be purchased by emailing Ian Letham
Extend your stay
Due to a great turnout and atmosphere in 2025, we will once again join the Hams Hame quiz night on Friday 27. This is priced at £45 pp plus VAT. There are limited spaces for the quiz night so please book early by emailing Ian Letham.
The Midlands annual golf tournament returns in style for 2026. We've hired Forest of Arden Golf & Country Club, Solihull. Considered one of the UK's premier golf destinations and set in wonderful surroundings, it offers two 18-hole courses suitable for all abilities.
Members are offered a valuable opportunity to network, meet with peers from across the region and enjoy a friendly tournament at a popular course.
Tickets are priced at £110 + VAT pp which includes the 18-hole round of golf and tea/coffee + breakfast rolls on arrival and two course evening meal. Individuals and teams are invited to enter. Email Paul Harper to reserve your place.
Itinerary
The event will have a shotgun start with 4 players per hole.
Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and only confirmed once full payment has been received.
Please note the event is primarily for trade members but supplier members can take up any of the following sponsorship options to participate.
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The countdown for the UK's biggest and longest running construction skills competition is on! Enter before 20 February.
NFRC is calling on Members and Training Providers to put their rising talent forward to compete in the regional qualifiers for SkillBuild 2026.
The regional heats, which take place from March-June at colleges across the UK give talented apprentices and trainees a chance to put their skills against the best from their region for a place in the national finals, taking place in November. Each year, the final attracts thousands of spectators to watch the competition unfold before the winner is announced at a glamorous ceremony on the Friday evening.
Regional heats for Slating & Tiling begin on 26 March at Langley Training Services, with five other heats taking place over the following months until 4 June 2026. SkillBuild have also released the Regional Qualifier project drawings ahead of the competition.
The drawings will helo competitors plan and understand what's expected on the day and allow them to practice ahead of the challenge, allowing much more time to prepare and build confidence.
Learn more about SkillBuild 2026!
Trade Membership is available for roofing contractors.
The NFRC can help enhance your reputation. We audit all members for quality assurances and have a strict Code of Practice which all members have to adhere to. By joining a network of 1,200 members you can help to amplify our collective voice within construction and influence national policy that affects the roofing sector.
Additional benefits include:
Apply for Trade Membership today!
Request a copy of our NFRC trade membership benefits brochure.
Supplier Membership is available for manufacturers, merchants and service providers. NFRC represents all spectrums of the roofing industry and Supplier membership is available to all reputable companies who manufacture, distribute roofing products or provide market services to the roofing industry. Our aim is to provide all our contracting members with companies that we have checked and approved so that there is a choice of products and services. All Supplier members have to abide by the NFRC Terms and Conditions of Members and Rules and Code of Practice, so all can expect a fair deal whilst working to improve the
status of the roofing industry.
Apply for Supplier Membership today!
Request a copy of our NFRC supplier membership benefits brochure.
Stakeholder Membership is available for main contractors, commercial clients and specifiers (e.g. architects) who require expert knowledge on UK roofing industry.
NFRC through its influence, knowledge and resources is the place for stakeholders to seek independent guidance and support and to share knowledge, as we collectively address matters such as the Building Safety Act rollout, revised Building Regulations and the Future Homes Standard, and commercial and domestic roof retrofit aligned to Government PAS and ISO requirements. NFRC and its Members are committed to meeting these opportunities
through working collaboratively across the supply chain.
Apply for Stakeholder Membership today!
Request a copy of our NFRC stakeholder membership benefits brochure.
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