National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)
NFRC’s guide to training
By Emma Peterson. Explore the learning opportunities available to roofing and cladding professionals across the U.K. Whether we're talking about a seasoned professional or someone at the beginning of their career, personal ongoing learning and development is key for maintaining and enhancing professional competence. Not only does it improve the ...
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, ...
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 ...
Overcoming the barrier to the trades
By Emma Peterson. A youth panel has identified the lack of focus on apprenticeships as one of the biggest barriers to getting into the trades. In 2025, the U.K. government put together a Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel. Made up of 17 young people aged 18-24, this advisory panel met to ...
Contracts and payment laws: Getting over the finish line
By Emma Peterson. NFRC’s James Talman on momentum, parliament and what comes next for U.K. contract and payment law. Recently, James Talman of National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) stopped by RoofersCoffeeShop.uk for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® all about the recent change in how the government manages retentions ...
Levelling the paying field
By Emma Peterson. A recent government decision to reform payment law is set up to help small businesses thrive. In the U.K. government’s recently decision about retention in construction contracts, they also made key changes to reform long-standing payment laws. To get a better understanding of what the payment ...
U.K. government announces plans to ban retentions in construction contracts
By Emma Peterson. How the end of retention clauses protects cashflow and small businesses. Recently, U.K. government officials made a landmark decision to ban retention clauses in construction contracts. This is a change that National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been advocating and campaigning for years. To learn more ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® joins National Slate Association and Slate Roofing Contractors Association on educational UK slate tour
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Experiencing the craftsmanship, durability and history of slate roofing firsthand across the United Kingdom. To truly understand the beauty, durability and craftsmanship of roofing and especially slate roofing, you have to experience it firsthand. For me, that is exactly what happened when RoofersCoffeeShop® joined the National Slate ...
Colin McCorquodale leads with purpose, raising awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NFRC president turns personal passion into powerful industry giving during his tenure. Leadership in roofing is often defined by technical expertise, advocacy and service to the industry. But for Colin McCorquodale, current president of National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), leadership is also deeply personal. During his ...
2026 UK Roofing Awards celebrate excellence across the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RoofersCoffeeShop.uk joined roofing professionals from across the U.K. to celebrate award-winning craftsmanship, innovation and community. The U.K. roofing industry came together in spectacular fashion at the 2026 U.K. Roofing Awards, recognizing the projects, companies and individuals who continue to raise the bar for excellence across roofing and cladding. ...
