National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)
Andy Rowlands appointed NFRC president as Colin McCorquodale concludes two-year tenure
New president commits to protecting the roofing industry, maintaining high standards and building career opportunities. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has welcomed Andy Rowlands as its new president, succeeding Colin McCorquodale following the Federation's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday 30 October 2026 in Glasgow. The handover was formally marked at ...
Helping people see their future in roofing
By Emma Peterson. Ruth Scarrott shares how supportive workplaces and clear career pathways can help the roofing industry attract, develop and retain the next generation. Whether you call it a skill shortage, a labour gap or something else, the truth is the same – the roofing trade needs more workers. Our leaders ...
Scottish Roofing Awards 2026 winners
Who took the wins at the Scottish Roofing Awards ceremony? The awards luncheon for the 2026 Scottish Roofing Awards was held Friday 30 October at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow, with special guest Jojo Sutherland providing entertainment throughout the luncheon. The 2026 winners are as follows: Fully Supported Metal Radionuclide ...
Nominations open for UK Roofing Awards 2027
Roofing professionals to gain recognition for outstanding projects. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced that entries for the UK Roofing Awards 2027 can now be submitted via the dedicated awards portal or at this link: https://nfrc.awardsplatform.com/. Recognising outstanding achievements from across the UK roofing sector, the awards are considered ...
Understanding IFD
By The Coffee Shops®. How the International Federation of the Roofing Trade creates value for roofers in the U.K. and beyond. For roofing professionals around the world, the challenges facing the industry are often remarkably similar. From workforce development and technical innovation to sustainability and climate resilience, collaboration across national borders ...
Building a stronger roofing workforce
By The Coffee Shops®. Expanding opportunities within the industry is no longer just about doing the right thing; it's also a business necessity. The roofing industry has long been built on skill, resilience and hard work. But as contractors across the industry continue to face labor shortages, succession challenges and changing workforce ...
Every roofer faces storms sometimes
By Emma Peterson. NFRC's Weather the Storm campaign offers a practical framework for discussing wellbeing on and off the jobsite. The roofing trade can be a very high-pressure space to work. From managing physical risks like weather and working height to balancing mental tasks like deadlines and client interactions, it can all ...
NFRC urges homeowners: “Don’t get caught out by rogue roofers after Storm Austen”
Homeowners in areas due to be impacted by Storm Austen should be alert to rogue roofers looking to exploit storm damage, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has warned. The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and the Isles of Scilly, with gusts of up ...
NFRC launches Mental Health and Wellbeing campaign for safer Roofing - ‘weather the Storm’
On a roof, tiredness, distraction, stress or feeling overwhelmed can affect judgement, communication, balance, concentration and decision-making. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has launched the third campaign as part of its Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy. Titled “Weather the Storm”, the campaign is dedicated to making wellbeing part and parcel ...
Combat the rise in roofing scams by checking before you hire
NFRC provides security for homeowners and roofers. Citizens Advice has revealed that roofing complaints rose by around 10% year on year, from 8,136 to 8,985 between September 2025 and August 2026. Of these, 2,205, roughly a quarter, were suspected scams, most involving doorstep sales tactics. NFRC’s sympathy is with everyone who ...
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