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The Coffee Shops™ welcome Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA)
The LRWA is the authoritative voice for liquid applied roofing and waterproofing in the UK, supporting a professional community built on competence, compliance and confidence. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings ...
When did you last work on your business?
By Kate Whatley, Elevate Roofing Advisory. The case for commercial advisory in roofing, and why now is exactly the right time. Let’s be honest about where we are. The roofing and wider construction market is under pressure. Material costs remain volatile, labour is scarce, margins are being squeezed ...
Gary Walpole - Cut the Dust!
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Gary Walpole from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to spotlight an issue that often flies under the radar on the jobsite: dust. As roofing work evolves, so do the risks. NFRC’s “Cut the Dust” campaign ...
Project profile: Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon
By Keely Warren, Tremco. Contractors complete a successful shopping centre reroof thanks to Tremco's roof diagnostics. A significant plant building situated on the roof of Centrale Shopping Centre in Croydon was leaking. The roof was covered in limestone chippings that made it near impossible to visually inspect and locate the ...
LRWA Dragon Boat Regatta
The LRWA Dragon Boat Regatta is one of the most exciting and engaging events in the association calendar, bringing together members and the wider industry for a day of competition, teamwork and networking in a unique outdoor setting. Taking place at Cotswold Water Park on 16th September 2026, the Regatta offers ...
LRWA Social (Northern)
Come and join in the fun, throw a few arrows, have a few beers – this is networking on another level! As a growing association we are always looking for fun ways to interact with new members and wider networks for the benefit of our sector. Date: 10th November 2026 Venue: Flight ...
Overcoming the barrier to the trades
By Emma Peterson. A youth panel has identified the lack of focus on apprenticeships as one of the biggest barriers to getting into the trades. In 2025, the U.K. government put together a Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel. Made up of 17 young people aged 18-24, this advisory panel met to ...
Roofs without borders
By Kate Whatley for National Women in Roofing. Why National Roofing Week is about all of us. Every year, National Roofing Week gives our industry a moment to pause and celebrate the work we do. The craft, the grit, the skill. The people who show up every single day in all weathers, ...
LRWA Charity Team Challenge 2026 - Register by June 19
The LRWA Charity Team Challenge is back, and we want your team in it! Register before 19th June and raise money for LandAid. Whether you prefer a brisk walk, a lunchtime run, a cycle or a swim, this is your chance to compete, raise money for a brilliant cause and represent ...
Personalised service from Ashworth Joinery
By Tapco Roofing Products. Why this roofer suggests Tapco Roofing Products to his clients. By serving as a sole trader of Ashworth Joinery, Luke Ashworth receives his highest reward from one-on-one relationships with his customers. “I’m very particular in the work being done and I want to keep it that way,” says Luke, ...
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