2 mins For UK construction workers, physical injuries can often have a painful effect on their personal finances. BLACK LION INSURANCE can help. While a broken bone may only stop an office-based contractor from working for a few weeks, the physical requirements of a construction worker mean that even the fittest individuals will often need at least... The post Black Lion Insurances Introduces Accident Only Cover appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more

3 mins FP McCann has recently opened a state-of-the art concrete roof tile manufacturing facility which will supply an extensive range of concrete roofing products to the housing and commercial sectors. The brand-new fully automated facility based at the Company’s Cadeby precast site near Nuneaton in Leicestershire, has the capacity to produce 60 million roof tiles per... The post FP McCann Expanding its Product Range with £30m investment in new Concrete Roof Tile Division appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more

2 mins At Cromar Building Products, we have been working tirelessly and listening to our much-valued customer base to their needs and wants. With the building industry changing all the time and building and safety standards becoming more prevalent we have been developing a new air open membrane featuring qualities to improve our future housing. An “air-open”... The post The New Vent 3 Air from Cromar Building Products appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more

2 mins Two Leeds College of Building students have returned from an incredible experience after gaining places on an all-expenses-paid trip to northern Spain for three days. The Roof Slating and Tiling apprentices travelled to the famous CUPA PIZARRAS quarries in Ponferrada to see first-hand where slate is excavated and manufactured for international distribution. The quarries are... The post ROOFING APPRENTICES RETURN FROM VOCATIONAL TRIP OF A LIFETIME appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more

2 mins As demand for solar PV systems on roofscapes increases, MARLEY has launched a new training course to help roofing contractors enhance their knowledge in the technology and expand their business opportunities. The SolarTile® Installation in-person training courses cover the theory behind solar PV technology and the practical steps needed to ensure a safe and compliant... The post New Solar PV Course Launched by Marley appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more

< 1 mins Ensuring members only pay for insurance cover worth having and which is reflective of their true exposure is the day-to-day remit of the insurance broker. At McCARRON COATES we have niche experience in roofing, cladding and access sectors, to the advantage of clients UK-wide. Many businesses have inadequate cover and misunderstand insurance, and are unaware... The post Rethink Your Insurance by Going the Extra Mile appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more

2 mins Bees are vital to health, food production and the economy but they are under pressure from loss of habitat, pesticides and non-native predator species. Green roofs – especially sedum roofs – have an important role to play in helping address this by providing a high value food source for pollinators. They are especially important for... The post The Buzz Around Bees and Green Roofs – Wallbarn appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more

2 mins Bees are vital to health, food production and the economy but they are under pressure from loss of habitat, pesticides and non-native predator species. Green roofs – especially sedum roofs – have an important role to play in helping address this by providing a high value food source for pollinators. They are especially important for... The post The buzz around bees and green roofs appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more

< 1 mins DON & LOW, the UK’s renowned vertically integrated manufacturer of Roofshield®, captivated industry professionals and enthusiasts alike at UK Construction Week, which took place from 3 to 5 October 2023, at the NEC in Birmingham. At UK Construction Week, the maker of Roofshield®, Don & Low, unveiled its comprehensive construction membrane product range, a testament... The post DON & LOW REDEFINES PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more

2 mins Experienced workers can obtain an NVQ through NFRC’s new on-site service Experienced workers can obtain an NVQ through NFRC’s new on-site service. There are a number of reasons that operatives may need proof of competence such as an NVQ. One of these is that on 31 December 2024, Industry Accreditation (IA) also known as ‘grandfather... The post Introducing the new NFRC Assessment Service appeared first on Roofing Times ..read more