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The winners of the Pride in the Job 2025 Quality Awards were announced today, Friday 20 June, by the NHBC.

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Pride in the Job 2025 Quality Awards Winners Announced - Roofing Today
THE WINNERS of the Pride in the Job 2025 Quality Awards were announced today, Friday 20 June, by the National House Building Council (NHBC).
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June 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The government is updating the national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (#SuDS) for the first time in a decade in a move to tackle pollution and protect communities from flooding.

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Govt to Update National Standards for SuDS - Roofing Today
THE GOVERNMENT is updating the national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for the first time in a decade in a move to tackle
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June 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A London #construction firm was fined £50,000 after four men were injured when the first floor of a house collapsed during building works.

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Construction Firm Fined After House Collapse Injures Four - Roofing Today
A LONDON construction firm was fined £50,000 after four men were injured when the first floor of a house collapsed during building works.
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June 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A #solar scam warning was issued by MCS after it was made aware of several cases of scammers imitating the MCS brand and ‘scaremongering’ by providing false and misleading information.

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Solar Scam Warning Issued - Roofing Today
A SOLAR SCAM warning was issued by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) after it was made aware of several cases of scammers
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June 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Nine new organisations have signed up to become Business Champions of the Construction Leadership Council’s Construct Zero Programme. The new cohort brings the total number to 140.

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Construct Zero Welcomes Nine New Business Champions - Roofing Today
NINE NEW organisations have signed up to become Business Champions of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Construct Zero Programme.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The MCRMA has elected Adrian Whitefoot, Special Projects Manager at Kalzip, as its new Chair. He takes up the role after Clare Fenton completed her four-year term as Chair.

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MCRMA Appoints New Chair - Roofing Today
THE METAL Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has elected Adrain Whitefoot, Special Projects Manager at Kalzip, as its
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June 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
May 2025 was another record month for the installation of certified small-scale #renewables, particularly for rooftop #solar which has now surpassed 100,000 total installations this year.

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Another Record Month for Small-Scale Renewables - Roofing Today
MAY 2025 was another record month for the installation of certified small-scale renewables, particularly for rooftop solar which has now
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June 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The competition watchdog has today confirmed it is continuing its investigation into the #roofing industry. It suspects that roofing & #construction companies agreed to rig bids to get public funds for improving the condition of school buildings.

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School Roofs Bid Rigging Investigation Continues - Roofing Today
THE COMPETITION WATCHDOG has today confirmed it is continuing its investigation into the roofing industry. The Competition and Markets
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June 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A #housebuilder has been fined £800,000 after a teen #apprentice was injured when a temporary stairwell covering collapsed. The apprentice #bricklayer, from Whitchurch in Bristol, was less than 12 months into his career when the incident happened.

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Housebuilder Fined £800k After Teen Apprentice Injured Onsite - Roofing Today
A HOUSEBUILDER has been fined £800,000 after a teen apprentice was injured when a temporary stairwell covering collapsed.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The UK #fallprotection industry has come together in a major show of collaboration to support the rollout of BS8681:2024, a new standard that sets rigorous #competency requirements for the design, installation & inspection of personal fall protection systems.

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Industry Unites for Rollout of BS8681:2024 Fall Protection Standard

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THE UK fall protection industry has come together in a major show of collaboration to support the rollout of BS8681:2024, a new standard that
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June 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
ROCKWOOL has launched a new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, on the outskirts of Birmingham. The new multi-million pound #manufacturing and #training centre builds ROCKWOOL’s in-house expertise on #firesafety.

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Insulation Manufacturer Opens Fire Stopping Global Centre of Excellence - Roofing Today
INSULATION manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, on the outskirts of
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June 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A new proposal to significantly reduce the blood #lead suspension levels allowed for #leadworkers could spell the end of lead use for #roofers.

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HSE Review of Lead Exposure Potentially Jeopardises Roofing Industry - Roofing Today
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) is proposing to significantly reduce the blood lead suspension levels allowed for lead workers.
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June 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
It's World Green Roof Day! Today we're celebrating the benefits of #greenroofs as well as the #developers, #architects, #planners, #suppliers, #installers & maintenance crews who continue to help grow this global industry! 🌳

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Get Involved This World Green Roof Day - Roofing Today
WORLD GREEN ROOF DAY on Friday 6 June promises to be a treat for anyone interested in sustainable buildings, biodiversity net gain and the
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June 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Eco #construction company, Eco Green Group, has pledged to donate £10,000 over the next year to The Lily Foundation to support the charity’s ongoing efforts in helping families affected by mitochondrial disease.

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Eco Construction Company Announces Milestone Charity Partnership - Roofing Today
ECO CONSTRUCTION company, Eco Green Group, has pledged to donate £10,000 over the next year to The Lily Foundation to support the charity’s
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June 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
It's a rare occasion to be approached for #roofing materials for an elephant enclosure. So, when Howletts Zoo reached out to the SIG Roofing branch in Folkestone for assistance, the team seized the opportunity to contribute to the unique project.

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Merchant Provides Roofing Solution for Elephant Enclosure - Roofing Today
IT'S A RARE occasion to be approached for roofing materials for an elephant enclosure. So, when Howletts Zoo reached out to the SIG Roofing
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June 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
SIG Roofing is offering its customers free #training to help them learn how to implement key skin cancer prevention measures and educate them on how to spot the vital early signs of the disease.

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Roofing Merchant to Offer Free Skin Cancer Prevention Training - Roofing Today
SIG ROOFING is offering its customers free training to help them learn how to implement key skin cancer prevention measures and educate them
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June 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has started a restructuring of its financial arrangements to recapitalise the business.

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IBMG Heads Off Financial Difficulties with Restructure - Roofing Today
THE INDEPENDENT Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has started a restructuring of its financial arrangements to recapitalise the business.
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June 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
𝗗é𝗷à 𝗩𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗥𝗕𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀

Another government statement on whether #roofgardens are considered a storey to be included when categorising higher-risk buildings (HRBs) has been issued.

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Déjà Vu Storey as Govt Still Deciding on HRBs and Roof Gardens - Roofing Today
ANOTHER government statement on whether roof gardens are considered a storey to be included when categorising higher-risk buildings (HRBs) has
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June 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

SPV Training has welcomed over 100 attendees to its one-day Introduction to #Sheeting & #Cladding course at its purpose-built #training centre in Walsall, West Midlands.

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Raising the Bar for Sheeting and Cladding Training  - Roofing Today
SPV TRAINING has welcomed over 100 attendees to its one-day Introduction to Sheeting and Cladding course at its purpose-built training centre
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June 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Industrial hemp #insulation for #construction produced by IndiNature is the first UK manufactured natural fibre to be approved for two of Ofgem’s home insulation schemes.

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Hemp Insulation Approved by Ofgem for Home Insulation Schemes - Roofing Today
INDUSTRIAL hemp insulation for construction produced by Indinature is the first UK manufactured natural fibre to be approved for two of
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May 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The #acquisition of UK-based supplier of screws & fixings Aptus Fastener Systems Ltd, was acquired by G&B Fissaggi Group on 6 May 2025.

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Fixings and Fastenings Supplier Acquired - Roofing Today
THE ACQUISITION of UK-based supplier of screws and fixings Aptus Fastener Systems Ltd, was acquired by G&B Fissaggi Group on 6 May 2025.
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May 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Entries are OPEN for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025! 🎉

The award ceremony will be held on 24 October 2025 at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. Projects completed between 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025 are eligible to enter.

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Entries Open for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025  - Roofing Today
ENTRIES CAN now be submitted for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025.The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) says projects
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May 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Two Shrewsbury-based companies have been fined after a worker fell through a roof while working on a home extension.

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Two Companies Fined After Worker Falls Through Roof - Roofing Today
TWO SHREWSBURY-BASED companies have been fined after a worker fell through a roof during extension work on a house.
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May 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Government has announced reforms for #apprenticeship level skills #training, backed by £3 billion funding.

The measures include an additional 30,000 apprenticeship starts by 2029 and a total of 120,000 new training opportunities.

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£3 Billion Reform Backing for Apprenticeship Training - Roofing Today
GOVERNMENT has announced reforms for apprenticeship level skills training, backed by £3 billion funding. The measures include an additional
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May 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM