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2026 UK Roofing Awards celebrate excellence across the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RoofersCoffeeShop.uk joined roofing professionals from across the U.K. to celebrate award-winning craftsmanship, innovation and community. The U.K. roofing industry came together in spectacular fashion at the 2026 U.K. Roofing Awards, recognizing the projects, companies and individuals who continue to raise the bar for excellence across roofing and cladding. ...
Roofing Road Trips® has made it across the pond!
By Emma Peterson. James Talman on NFRC’s history, growth and mission to support UK tradespeople. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down for a discussion with James Talman, CEO of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and the first RoofersCoffeeShop.uk ...
The power of a global community
By Emma Peterson. Dirk Bollwerk talks about connecting roofers around the world and advancing the global industry. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Dirk Bollwerk to learn about the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) and the vital work it ...
NFRC backs Milburn report: AI-proof roofing industry should be key pathway for young people
With materials and labour costs rising sharply, increased funding for technical and vocational training has never been more important. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes the publication of Alan Milburn's Young People and Work report. Its findings are concerning and highlight issues NFRC Members have long been observing. NFRC has ...
14 years of skills demonstrations: NFRC returns to Edinburgh Castle for Build Your Future Skills event
The Nat 5 in traditional roof slating and tiling, delivered in schools by NFRC Members, is now in its second year and has expanded to more schools across Scotland. On 27 and 28 May, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) returned to Edinburgh Castle to support the Build Your Future ...
Tee off with Alberta Allied Roofing Association!
By Emma Peterson. AARA’s 2026 annual golf tournament offers a day of golfing, networking and giving back! Planned for June 18, 2026, Alberta Allied Roofing Association (AARA)’s annual golf tournament will be held at The Hamptons Golf Club Calgary. This event promises to be a day of networking, camaraderie ...
Bringing power and precision to FABTECH Canada
By The Coffee Shops™. MetalForming is set to demonstrate how the right equipment can help optimize operations. MetalForming LLC is heading to FABTECH Canada, bringing a clear message to manufacturers looking for stronger, more precise bending solutions: power and precision can work together. The MetalForming team will be at Booth ...
A look at NFRC’s career services
By Emma Peterson. Resources designed to help build the roofing workforce of the future. According to 2025 research conducted by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), “52% of roofing businesses report recruitment difficulties and 65% say skills shortages are already restricting the amount of work they can ...
The power of apprenticeships: Louie’s journey
By Emma Peterson. Louie reflects on his apprenticeship with Aldridge and Sons. One of the largest challenges facing the roofing trade is a lack of skilled labour. According to 2025 research from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), “52% of roofing businesses report recruitment difficulties and 65% say skills ...
Celebrating global roofing success in Bratislava
By The Coffee Shops. The 2025 IFD Congress was a celebration of roofing craftsmanship, industry partnerships and the future of the trade. Roofing professionals from across the globe gathered in Bratislava, Slovakia from October 22–25, 2025, for the 73rd Annual Congress of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). ...
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