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National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)
Bain & Irvine retains NFRC Craft Roofer status
By The Coffee Shops™. Upholding this recognition reinforces heritage roofing excellence in Scotland. Historic buildings require specialist knowledge, traditional craftsmanship and a deep respect for the materials and methods that have protected them for generations. Bain & Irvine Ltd. recently renewed its place on the National Heritage Roofing Contractors Register, ...
Memberships made for you
By Emma Peterson. Exploring how IFD supports professionals worldwide with their different membership opportunities. The International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) was designed to unite professionals from across the roofing industry to work together to “safeguard and support the common economic, business, technical, social, cultural and other professional interests ...
NFRC Launches Cut the Dust Campaign to Tackle Deadly Silica Exposure in Roofing Industry
National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched Cut the Dust, a major new industry-wide campaign aimed at tackling the serious and often overlooked dangers of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust exposure across the roofing sector. As part of NFRC’s ongoing commitment to drive change and raise standards across the industry, ...
HMRC crackdown on CIS scaffolding payments
By Gray Gibson, National Federation of Roofing Contractors. NFRC guidance and best practices for contractors navigating HMRC labour and materials splits. With long days and busy worksites, keeping up with changing regulations and policies can be hard for roofing professionals. That’s why the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) works ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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