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Roofing talent put to the test
By Emma Peterson. NFRC’s support of the future of roofing through the SkillBuild National Competition. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has long been a supporter SkillBuild. This is a competition that sees roofing apprentices and trainees put their talent to the test in a head-to-head contest of skills, ...
CRI West Midlands installs 70+ TapcoSlate conservatory roofs each year!
By Tapco Roofing Products. Why this contractor recommends Tapco time and time again. Another happy homeowner. Every year Brian Longville adds 70+ TapcoSlate roofs to conservatories on homes throughout Stourbridge and surrounding areas with the same results. Happy homeowners. “Our customers always remark that the TapcoSlate tiles we use on our conservatory ...
The power of apprenticeships: Harry at Aldridge and Sons
By Emma Peterson. How an apprenticeship with Aldridge and Sons helped Harry go from uncertainty to building a career. For many years, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been a staunch supporter of National Apprenticeship Week (recognized 9-15 February 2026) as well as Scottish Apprenticeship Week (recognized 2-6 March ...
Challenging roof project wins RF Roofing LTD a 2025 Elite Roofing Award
By Tapco Roofing Products. Building long-term roofing success with Tapco tiles and solar solutions. Helping homeowners Emma and Simon Candy make their dream of an energy efficient roof come true has turned into something extra special for roofing contractor Ricky Fletcher with RF Roofing LTD out of Coldstream. For his exceptional ...
Visions of Oxford Ltd wins 2025 Elite Roofing Award with 3-phase roofing project
By Tapco Tools. How TapcoSlate Classic transformed a home and won the contractor an award. A three-stage replacement/new-build project that started in 2018 and wrapped up in 2023 transformed the home of Adam Dixon-Chapman. The expansive Oxford project is so exceptional that it has earned its contractor, Visions of Oxford Ltd, ...
The next generation takes centre stage!
By Emma Peterson. IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer brings together talented professionals from around the world to showcase their skills. Since 1988, Internation Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) has invited young professionals from around the globe to compete in a roofing competition designed to test their skills on ...
The power of apprenticeships: Luke and Dalton Roofing
By Emma Peterson. Luke’s story is just one example of how apprenticeships are opening doors for the next generation of skilled professionals. For many young people, facing the choice of what to do next after basic schooling can be overwhelming. There are seemingly endless possibilities, each leading towards a different ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® partners with International Federation of the Roofing Trade to strengthen global roofing connections
Driving global collaboration through education, events and industry engagement. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS), the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is proud to announce a new partnership with the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD), bringing together two influential industry leaders committed to advancing the roofing ...
CITB funding changes signal major shift in construction training support
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Understand CITB funding changes and their impact on training, grants and workforce development. The latest announcement from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is reshaping how training is funded across the U.K. construction industry. With changes rolling out in January 2026 and continuing through April 2026, contractors, manufacturers ...
Late payment consultation: Time to pay up – government response
The U.K. Department for Business and Trade shares insight into late payment issues. This government is determined to tackle the scourge of late payments which costs the UK economy £11 billion each year and leads to the closure of 38 UK businesses every day. On average, business owners affected by late ...
