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NFRC has a full slate of events for their members!
By Emma Peterson. From racecourse days to golf tournaments, there is no shortage of NFRC events to attend this summer. Throughout the year, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), organizes and hosts events for their members. These events are a great opportunity for roofing professionals and others in the ...
Spotlight on apprenticeships!
By Emma Peterson. Apprenticeships not only build individual careers, but they strengthen the entire roofing industry. Every year, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) supports the celebration of apprenticeships – in the form of both National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and Scottish Apprenticeship Week. This week highlights the “positive impact ...
Tremco CPG Completes Acquisition of Kalzip®
Tremco Construction Products Group (“Tremco CPG”) today announced that the acquisition of Kalzip GmbH (“Kalzip”) was finalised following completion of the standard regulatory review process. A global leader in the design and production of aluminium-based roofs and facades for building envelopes, Kalzip now is part of Tremco CPG. Founded in 1968, ...
The Great British Slate Off
By Emma Peterson. Alright slaters – this week the judges are asking you to make a video showcasing your best slate skills! Sogginess is not only a concern when it comes to the bottom of your bakes, but also your roofs! That’s why great slate roofers use skill, precision ...
"Fundamental shift in how performance is defined and delivered”: NFRC welcomes UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
Under the standard, buildings will now be judged on how they actually perform, with at least 12 months of independently verified data required. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has published a new position paper setting out what the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) means for roofers, specifiers ...
Celebrating excellence in liquid roofing: LRWA Awards 2026 winners announced
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RoofersCoffeeShop.uk was honored to be on site in Liverpool celebrating the best of the U.K. liquid roofing industry. The energy in Liverpool was undeniable as the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) hosted its sold-out 2026 awards gala, bringing together more than 430 roofing professionals for a ...
Celebrate the best of the UK roofing industry!
By Emma Peterson. Everything you need to know about NFRC's 2026 UK Roofing Awards. Every year, roofers across the UK protect people from the elements with outstanding workmanship and dedication to their trade. To recognise their efforts and celebrate the work that these incredible tradespeople do, National Federation of Roofing ...
LRWA drives competence, professionalism and industry change in latest association update
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association continues to advance competence across the U.K. roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop.uk was proud to attend the recent LRWA awards ceremony and industry update, witnessing firsthand the momentum, innovation and leadership coming from the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA). As the ...
Employment rights bill signals change for UK contractors
By Jesse Sanchez. What roofing employers should know as new employment rules advance toward implementation across the industry in the U.K. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is preparing roofing and cladding contractors for significant employment law changes as the Labour Government’s Employment Rights Bill nears final approval. The legislation ...
The Great British Slate Off returns for 2026!
InstallerSHOW 2026 runs 23-25 June at the NEC in Birmingham and will attract an audience of 40,000 construction trades professionals over the three-day event. The stage is set at InstallerSHOW 2026, and this year, the spotlight on roofing will be bigger than ever. At the heart of it will be the ...
