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The power of a global community
By Emma Peterson. Dirk Bollwerk talks about connecting roofers around the world and advancing the global industry. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Dirk Bollwerk to learn about the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) and the vital work it ...
NFRC backs Milburn report: AI-proof roofing industry should be key pathway for young people
With materials and labour costs rising sharply, increased funding for technical and vocational training has never been more important. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes the publication of Alan Milburn's Young People and Work report. Its findings are concerning and highlight issues NFRC Members have long been observing. NFRC has ...
14 years of skills demonstrations: NFRC returns to Edinburgh Castle for Build Your Future Skills event
The Nat 5 in traditional roof slating and tiling, delivered in schools by NFRC Members, is now in its second year and has expanded to more schools across Scotland. On 27 and 28 May, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) returned to Edinburgh Castle to support the Build Your Future ...
A look at NFRC’s career services
By Emma Peterson. Resources designed to help build the roofing workforce of the future. According to 2025 research conducted by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), “52% of roofing businesses report recruitment difficulties and 65% say skills shortages are already restricting the amount of work they can ...
The power of apprenticeships: Louie’s journey
By Emma Peterson. Louie reflects on his apprenticeship with Aldridge and Sons. One of the largest challenges facing the roofing trade is a lack of skilled labour. According to 2025 research from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), “52% of roofing businesses report recruitment difficulties and 65% say skills ...
1,500 Warmer Roof systems created yearly with TapcoSlate®
By Tapco Roofing Products. How TapcoSlate helps this company deliver easy-to-install, realistic looking and high performance roofing. Value for money is at the heart of every business transaction that takes place at Warmer Roof Ltd. The U.K. company is completely dedicated to combining cost, quality and sustainability to create the best possible ...
Celebrating global roofing success in Bratislava
By The Coffee Shops. The 2025 IFD Congress was a celebration of roofing craftsmanship, industry partnerships and the future of the trade. Roofing professionals from across the globe gathered in Bratislava, Slovakia from October 22–25, 2025, for the 73rd Annual Congress of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). ...
Project profile: The Quorum in Bristol
By Tremco Roofing. Learn how Axel Group used the AlphaGuard Bio Liquid Applied Roofing System to refurbish this commercial roofing project. The roof at The Quorum, a fully occupied and operational office block in Bristol, required refurbishment to improve long-term waterproofing performance. With tenants working on-site throughout the project, the works needed ...
NFRC’s work supporting building safety
By National Federation of Roofing Contractors. Supporting a safer, more competent roofing industry through guidance and standards. Every June, there is an event called Building Safety Week. This is an industry-wide initiative that focuses on sharing education about the best practices and processes when it comes to safety in the ...
The power of apprenticeships: Niall at Dalton Roofing
By Emma Peterson. Niall’s story highlights the value and importance of apprenticeships. Across the roofing industry, labour and skill shortages have become a pressing issue. This shortage is due to a variety of factors, including struggle to connect incoming roofers with accessible training and our existing roofing tradespeople hitting ...
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