By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Experiencing the craftsmanship, durability and history of slate roofing firsthand across the United Kingdom. To truly understand the beauty, durability and craftsmanship of roofing and especially slate roofing, you have to experience it firsthand. For me, that is exactly what happened when RoofersCoffeeShop® joined the National Slate ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NFRC president turns personal passion into powerful industry giving during his tenure. Leadership in roofing is often defined by technical expertise, advocacy and service to the industry. But for Colin McCorquodale, current president of National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), leadership is also deeply personal. During his ...
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TapcoSlate® and DaVinci Select Shake Tiles compatible with solar panel installations. The UK’s rush to capture as much solar energy power as possible is working. Recent reports show that in March of 2026, 27,607 new solar installations were completed in the UK - the highest monthly deployment since 2012.* Of those, ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...