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Band of Builders launches bursary for young tradespeople
The scheme will help young people and apprentices meet the costs of starting out in roofing, with three colleges selected for the initial launch.
6 Oct 2026, 15:09
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Regulation & Fire Safety
Gateway 2 approval rate rises to 87%
The Building Safety Regulator has activated contingency plans for an expected rise in applications submitted before the Building Safety Levy took effect.
Regulation & Fire Safety
Sergio Cavalaro appointed government building safety adviser
The Loughborough University professor will serve a three-year term at MHCLG, advising on construction quality, resilience and productivity.
Industry News
Liverpool Street station roof refurbishment completed
The two-year programme covered 11,000m² above platforms 1–10 and included drainage upgrades and restoration of Victorian timber detailing.
Regulation & Fire Safety
Solar Energy UK challenges Conservative plan to drop Future Homes Standard
The trade body says fitting solar during housebuilding costs less than retrofitting, as new energy standards approach their March 2027 start date.
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Apprenticeship honours for Dalton Roofing director and trainee
Chesterfield-based Dalton Roofing received recognition in two categories at the Derbyshire and Nottingham Apprenticeships Awards, covering apprenticeship support and a trainee’s development.
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Kelly Phillips takes CEO role at MOY Group
The roofing supplier has promoted its chief growth officer, while outgoing chief executive Cathal Quinn will continue as chairman.
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Cardo Group acquires Aspect Group Services
The Norfolk specialist adds pitched and flat roofing, property maintenance and renewable energy services to Cardo Group’s national offering.
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NFRC heritage committee visits William Blyth
Members discussed heritage roofing priorities for the next 12 to 18 months, with a further meeting and a Staick House case study to follow.
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Powell Gee adds sixth washering machine
The Shrewsbury-based manufacturer says the investment has reduced production interruptions for roofing and cladding fixings.
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Scottish Roofing Awards shortlist confirmed for 2026
Winners will be announced in Glasgow on 30 October, when Andy Rowlands begins a two-year term as NFRC President.
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Edinburgh palm houses set to reopen after £23.5m restoration
The work has installed 5,750 toughened glass panels while retaining almost all the historic sandstone and wrought iron structure.
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Ulti-Mate adds polymer slate to roofing range
Ulti-Slate weighs approximately 8kg per square metre and has laying options for roof pitches down to 12 degrees.
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Bat Conservation Trust and NFRC develop roofing guidance
A self-paced online module gives National Federation of Roofing Contractors members training on protecting bats and their roosts during roof work.
Technology & Practice
MCRMA offers free technical guidance for metal roofs and façades
Recent guidance covers fire-resistant members in boundary elevations, including supply-chain responsibilities and installation requirements for metal cladding.
Finances & Payment
Errigal Contracts reports £138m turnover for 2025
Errigal Contracts increased pre-tax profit but ended 2025 with less cash, as UK revenue rose and income from elsewhere in Europe fell.
Industry News
Roofing fraud gang given prison terms totalling 64 years and 11 months
A Trading Standards investigation found homeowners paid more than £1 million for unnecessary and poor-quality roofing and building work between May 2021 and August 2024.
Industry News
Anamore appoints new finance director
The building remediation business wants to expand beyond its established UK and Ireland markets.
Regulation & Fire Safety
Withdrawn roofing standards remain in project paperwork
Roofing Today has highlighted outdated technical references that leave project paperwork citing different standards from those used on site.
Regulation & Fire Safety
Residents fear cladding risk rules could leave blocks without full repairs
Changes to PAS9980 could allow flammable cladding to remain on some blocks, raising residents’ concerns about safety, insurance costs and selling their homes.
Regulation & Fire Safety
Grenfell police seek charges against 54 people and 20 firms
The Crown Prosecution Service says it will decide on charges before 14 June 2027, the tenth anniversary of the fire.
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