News Political uncertainty weighs on roofing contractors, NFRC report shows The uncertain political landscape is a growing challenge for roofing firms, according to the latest report from the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).
News Roofer sentenced after ‘flagrant disregard’ for HSE A roofer has been sentenced after failing to comply with requests for information from a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector.
News Major NHS hospital builds drone landing pad for urgent blood deliveries Contractor CK Group Services has built a “ground-breaking” drone landing area on the roof of the cancer centre at Guy’s Hospital, in south London, to facilitate urgent blood deliveries.
News ‘Let down badly’: roofers report heavy losses following ISG collapse Members of a roofing trade body said they were “taken for granted” and “let down badly” after reporting major losses following ISG’s collapse in September.
Technical How flat roofs can support a net-zero future Bauder’s sustainability and PV manager, Tom Raftery, sheds light on how flat roofs are evolving to play a key role in meeting these standards.
News Investigation into green roofs finds lack of fall restraints An independent review ordered by the Housing Ombudsman into a housing association’s green roof management revealed more serious issues, including a lack of safety measures like fall restraints.
Digital Construction Sterling DCS launches Smart Builder to revolutionise estimating Sterling DCS has launched a cost and carbon estimating software, Smart Builder, that it claims will revolutionise the discipline.
Partner Content Preserving heritage with Velux windows New heritage roof windows provide key to modern living in a period property.
Technical Demonstrating competence in the building envelope sector What does competency look like for the building envelope industry? Su Butcher talks to Neville Grunwald from Wates, chair of the sector’s Joint Competence Initiative, and Ross Finnie from AccuRoof, who is on the governance steering group.
Technical How ISG restored the pride of Penzance The Grade I-listed Penzance Market House is undergoing a vital roof restoration, courtesy of ISG. Will Mann reports from the far west of Cornwall.
News Roofing company fined after 24-year-old worker fractures back A Manchester roofing company has been fined £20,000 after a worker fell through a roof and suffered serious injuries.
News In pictures | Six of the UK’s most innovative roofing projects Images of some of the winning projects of the 2024 NFRC UK Roofing Awards.
News Companies fined after roofer injured in fall from height A construction company and a roofing contractor have been fined after a roofer suffered multiple fractures in a fall from a building roof.
Technical Raising the roof at Waterloo CIOB member Martin Ball manages the buildings on Network Rail’s Wessex route, which includes the complex upgrade of the roof at Waterloo, the UK’s busiest station.
Video Video | Smithfield’s Poultry Market dome roof restoration time-lapse Roofing company Full Metal Jacket has finished restoring the dome roof of Smithfield’s Poultry Market in London after four years of meticulous repair works.
People Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into roofing New initiative aims to provide ex-offenders with the skills and training required for a career in the roofing industry
News Companies fined £420k after roof tile strikes toddler’s head Three companies have been fined £420,000 after a three-year-old girl was struck on the head by a falling roof tile.
Technical Lessons in roofing from Greenland In Nuuk, the world’s northernmost capital, the design and construction of a new school had to allow for the harsh climatic conditions and blend in visually with the mountainous backdrop.
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