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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.
5 October 2026
Technology and Estimating Reporter
Rachel Thornton
Rachel writes on the software and site technology changing how work is measured, priced and managed, from estimating platforms to drone survey and offsite manufacture. She reports on what the tools cost and whether they earn their keep.
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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.
1 October 2026
Technology & Practice
Roofing materials: checks for specification, delivery and storage
Roofing Today published advice on 22 September 2026 on preparing roofing supplies before installation to limit delays and material problems.
23 September 2026
Technology & Practice
Roofing planning advice puts location plans first
Errors in planning maps can hold up roofing applications and disrupt site programmes, according to advice published by Roofing Today.
21 September 2026
Technology & Practice
Pest advice highlights hidden risks during roof replacement
Roofing Today says finding infestations after work starts can delay roofing jobs by hours or days.
16 September 2026
Technology & Practice
Roofing tool cut-outs: checks before replacement
Roofing Today has identified five possible causes of intermittent power loss, with faults in individual components potentially avoiding the need to replace a tool.
15 September 2026
Technology & Practice
Steel roofing procurement: checks before an order is placed
A Roofing Today blog sets out nine procurement checks intended to reduce specification errors, material waste and delays on steel roofing projects.
15 September 2026