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Project profile: Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon

June 12, 2026

By Keely Warren, Tremco. Contractors complete a successful shopping centre reroof thanks to Tremco's roof diagnostics. A significant plant building situated on the roof of Centrale Shopping Centre in Croydon was leaking. The roof was covered in limestone chippings that made it near impossible to visually inspect and locate the ... Read More

Overcoming the barrier to the trades

June 11, 2026

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 ... Read More

Roofs without borders

June 10, 2026

By Kate Whatley for National Women in Roofing. Why National Roofing Week is about all of us. Every year, National Roofing Week gives our industry a moment to pause and celebrate the work we do. The craft, the grit, the skill. The people who show up every single day in all weathers, ... Read More

Personalised service from Ashworth Joinery

June 9, 2026

By Tapco Roofing Products. Why this roofer suggests Tapco Roofing Products to his clients. By serving as a sole trader of Ashworth Joinery, Luke Ashworth receives his highest reward from one-on-one relationships with his customers. “I’m very particular in the work being done and I want to keep it that way,” says Luke, ... Read More

Tremco U.K. Roofing

July 11, 2025

As a brand of Tremco CPG U.K., we are recognised internationally for delivering the highest quality waterproofing solutions, supporting customers for the long term to ensure that buildings are watertight, compliant and future-proofed. For over 70 years our market leading systems have positioned us as a single source solution for ... Read More

Cotney Consulting Group

March 29, 2020

We are consultants. We are confidants. We are colleagues. We are Cotney Consulting Group. Why Cotney? Join Cotney Consulting Group, where we're more than consultants — your success partners. Cotney is led by John Kenney, a 45-year veteran in roofing business transformation, and offers unparalleled expertise. Kenney's real-world experience in leading multi-million dollar ... Read More

Eagleview U.K.

January 12, 2026

The gold-standard in drone-powered property data Obtain accurate, comprehensive roof condition data and measurements – without ever leaving the ground. Complete more roofing jobs in less time, with greater accuracy. Using Eagleview drones, roofing contractors can quickly and easily capture comprehensive roof data for quick bids, accurate ordering and objective repair estimates. Capture ... Read More

IRE – International Roofing Expo

March 8, 2017

Innovative products. Thought-provoking presentations. Creative discussions. Unlimited technological advances. Every year the biggest, most influential trade event for the roofing construction and maintenance industry provides total coverage of the innovative equipment, suppliers, resources, information and technologies that are shaping the future of our industry. Everyone who has a role in the industry comes ... Read More

Leeson Polyurethanes

February 18, 2026

Leeson Polyurethanes are the leading innovators and manufacturers of polyurethane adhesives and coatings, in the UK. Founded by the Leeson family in 1986, the company was acquired by ICP in 2020 and continues to provide the same quality products and service. Our extensive customer list ranges from large multi-national corporates ... Read More

SOPREMA Training for Installers

January 13, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. - December 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

SOPREMA offers a wide variety of education and training programs to assist our customers and partners by providing the knowledge needed to make educated decisions when selecting and installing building materials for roofing, waterproofing, wall systems, and civil engineering projects. View our training dates and opportunities. Read More

NFRC and SERCGC golf events April-September 2026

April 14, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. - September 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

April 14 – September 30, 2026 Please note that you must be a member of the South of England Roofing Contractors Golf Society to attend this event. To apply for membership, please download this form. To help you plan your diaries and budgets, organisers are running a pre-booking spreadsheet for all events ... Read More

NFRC and SERCGC Golf Event - 18 June

June 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. - June 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Please note that you must be a member of the South of England Roofing Contractors Golf Society to attend this event. To help you plan your diaries and budgets, organisers are running a pre-booking spreadsheet for all events in 2026. Please email the dates you want to book, members can ... Read More

Northern Ireland AGM & Race Event: Down Royal Racecourse

June 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. - June 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

19 June 2026 Join us at Down Royal Racecourse for the annual NFRC Northern Ireland Member Social event. Join us at the NFRC Northern Ireland AGM & Members Day to gain fresh insight into the proactive work NFRC is driving across the region to champion and strengthen the roofing industry. Alongside the ... Read More

Michael Winter - Build It Better: The Future of UK Roofing

May 6, 2026

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Mike Winter from Tapco Roofing Products to explore how TapcoSlate and DaVinci Select Shake are shaping steep-slope roofing across the U.K. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience, Mike explains how these lightweight, recyclable composite tiles deliver ... Read More

Dirk Bollwerk - Who is IFD?

April 29, 2026

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Dirk Bollwerk, president of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD), to explore how global collaboration is advancing the roofing industry. Representing a worldwide network of associations and experts, the IFD drives progress through education, ... Read More

James Talman - Leveling the Payment Field

April 15, 2026

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with James Talman, CEO of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), about a landmark U.K. government decision to ban retentions in construction contracts and reform long-standing payment laws. Long criticized for straining cash flow, retention practices have impacted ... Read More

Mardee Billingsley - The Global Building Envelope

May 15, 2025

In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi Ellsworth sits down with Mardee Billingsley, executive vice president of Tremco Construction Products Group, to talk about the global building envelope market. As one of the leaders in building envelope products internationally, Mardee shares what is happening globally with a special focus ... Read More

Global Trends Influencing the U.S. Roofing Market

July 10, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. - July 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

In this episode of Coffee Conversations®, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by John Kenney, Trent Cotney and former Congressman Denver Riggleman for a dynamic discussion that blends global insight with political perspective. The panel dives into the top global trends influencing the U.S. roofing industry—such as green roofs and sustainability, ... Read More