Industry News
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 October 2026
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Industry News
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.
5 October 2026
Industry News
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.
2 October 2026
Industry News
CITB names Specialist Upskilling Fund recipients
Roofing and scaffolding training specialist SIMIAN is among successful applicants for funding intended to reduce training barriers in specialist trades.
28 September 2026
Industry News
DensDeck Prime cover board: roofing performance claims outlined
Roofing Today has detailed how a gypsum cover board is intended to protect commercial roof layers from traffic and equipment loads.
26 September 2026
Industry News
Roofing employers discuss apprentice assessment at Leeds college
Leeds College of Building has brought employers and tutors together to discuss how workplace training supports apprentices as they work towards qualification.
25 September 2026
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Hodgson Sayers finishes North East school roofing programme
Holiday works for education trusts and local authorities included thermal upgrades and work on a roof covering an outdoor play area.
21 September 2026
Regulation & Fire Safety
Roofing safety advice sets out limits of work-at-height training
Roofing Today says roof-work planning must cover access, equipment inspections and recovery of suspended workers, rather than focus solely on fall protection.
21 September 2026
Industry News
RubberCover reaches 20 years in UK and Irish roofing market
The residential flat-roof system combines EPDM membranes with compatible components and uses cold-applied installation without hot works.
17 September 2026
Industry News
Stoneleaf opens Essex trade counter and roofing showroom
Roof mock-ups and roof window displays let contractors and clients examine products before choosing materials for their projects.
10 September 2026
Industry News
BFRA announces its first industry networking event
The free London event on 21 October 2026 will admit non-members as the association develops guidance for reinforced bitumen membrane roofing.
10 September 2026