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OVERVIEW The voice of roof training
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Chris Hopkins
SSG opens new training centres
Out now – one beast of a book
Parliamentary pat on the back
LCA message is loud and clear
. . . plus much more!
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ave any of you noticed that, in spite of the seemingly endless cold weather (especially on top of a roof), there’s a buzz of optimism in certain areas of the
Issue 16 Spring 2013
Chris Hopkins
SSG opens new training centres
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Out now – one beast of a book
about your roof
Parliamentary pat on the back
training groups,
is LCA message loud and clear
. . . plus much more!
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Front cover: the Dörken DELTA®-Exxtrem breathable membrane was used on the roof of the iconic Olympic Aquatics Centre
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industry? To begin with, everyone’s talking about Roofex. It is the first event of its kind, with so many companies and organisations coming together under the NEC roof on May 1 and 2 for what promises to be a really upbeat event. There are so many opportunities that you simply can’t afford to miss – over 100 exhibitors are expected, and there are seminar presentations and live demonstrations. Browse through this issue to find out more about who will be there. It would appear that not everyone is wary of the UK economy – a leading German membranes manufacturer is launching ten product lines into our market, which include specialist membranes for solar panel installations and encompass a wide range of membranes suitable for all weather conditions. Dörken is also keen to get involved with training providers – find out more on pages 4 and 5. Many companies have been hit hard in the past few years and in the last issue of Roof Overview, one of the industry’s leading personalities, Chris Hopkins, was brutally honest about why Ploughcroft hit difficult times towards the end of the year. So it’s good to see that with typical enthusiasm and backbone, Chris is on the rise
again and has just published his first book. Read more on page 7. Then there’s the great news about roof training group funding. CITB-ConstructionSkills has awarded £25,000 to each regional roof training group, which is a great boost in this depressed financial climate. Even before funding was announced, London & Southern Roofing Training Group’s training officer Brian Middlemiss had noticed an increase in training requests in the last three months – see what he has to say on page 11. Space restricts more previews of the exciting news within these pages – the best ever Roofing Awards, new products, training centres and courses, all proudly presented by our contributors. Enjoy reading about them! And finally…. Exciting news from Roof Overview – we have a new website! You can view and download all past issues of Roof Overview, find out the latest industry news, tell us what’s happening in your neck of the woods, and become a regular subscriber to the magazine. We hope that everything you need to know is here, but if not, there’s a page where you can let us know what you would like to see in the magazine or on the website, and we’ll do our best to oblige.
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– Roofex –
Roofex – going from
strength to strength UK’s largest dedicated roofing exhibition is set to attract over 100 exhibitors
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n recent years the roofing industry has had to make do with being part of bigger, more general construction shows, playing poor relation to industry counterparts in Europe and beyond. So it is great news that this year roofing has its own exhibition, which will be the UK’s biggest roofing showcase and is already exceeding the organisers’ expectations. Roofex, the new national roofing show at NEC, Birmingham (May 1 and 2), is heading for a sellout, according to show director Steven Callaghan of organisers Marwood Events. “With 80-plus stands already booked at the end of January, and SIG Roofing & Roofline and Jewson already having decided to book even larger stands, this reflects the importance of the show to the industry, so we are very confident that we’ll exceed our original target of 100 roofing supplier exhibitors by show time on May 1,” explained Steven. Dupont, Flexim, Dove Technology, Actis, Blucher, Deks and Midland Lead are among the latest names to come on board, joining the already impressive existing line-up, with new show supporters and media partners continuing this upward trend. “It’s great to have Roof Overview and Insight magazine as our latest confirmed media partners and we are also very pleased to welcome the Liquid Roofing & Waterproofing Association and the Lead Sheet Association as new show supporters,” he added. The programme of demos, training and
seminars is also developing at a pace, with a dedicated area in the centre of the hall featuring live demos from Sika, SIG, Xtratherm, Kingspan, Roto, Ejot, Gradient and Flex-R. Two seminar theatres – one exclusively for CPD presentations – offer visitors a chance to keep up to speed with all that’s new in the roofing sector. “Add all of this to the first-class line-up of training sessions being presented by a range of top industry names, including Gutterline, Sievert and IKO, it is clear why nobody with any connection with roofing – commercial or domestic – can afford to miss this show,” said Steven. For further details go to www.ukroofingshow. co.uk where potential visitors can register for free entry tickets and free parking.
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– Dörken DELTA® Pitched Roof and Façade Membranes –
UK launch of international membrane
products begins at the Olympics
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t already seems such a long time ago that we were gripped by Olympic fever, when business blues were temporarily banished and the country’s mood became perceptibly brighter. The Olympic venues stood gloriously as testament to supreme construction skills and many will remain as an enduring legacy of the Games. The breathtaking Aquatics Centre, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid, is one such venue; it will be transformed into a facility for the local community, clubs and schools, as well as elite swimmers. The venue’s roof proved to be one of the most complex engineering challenges of the Olympic Park big build – spectacularly wave-like, it measures 160m long and up to 80m wide, giving it a longer single span than Heathrow Terminal 5. And it was after successfully designing and installing a made-to-measure breathable membrane, DELTA®-Exxtrem – which has a 25-year guarantee – for the Aquatics Centre roof, that the German subsidiary of Ewald Dörken AG, Dörken GmbH & Co KG, decided to enter the UK pitched roof and façade sector under its own steam. Colin Williamson was appointed the UK business development manager last April, to develop a strong market presence via a network of specialist roofing and construction outlets throughout the UK.
With a civil engineering background, Colin speaks four languages fluently and has had articles published in many of Europe’s leading trade magazines. He has been a key figure in training insulation techniques in universities throughout Holland, Germany and Belgium – in these countries all roofing operatives have to undergo extensive training through apprenticeships and cannot operate without proving these qualifications. Colin explained: “Dörken DELTA® membranes are introducing ten product lines into the market, which include specialist membranes for solar panel installations, and encompass a wide range of membranes suitable for all weather conditions. All Dörken membranes carry EN and CE norm certification and will eventually carry BBA certification and NHBC approval in the UK as well. “A fully independent UK company will be set up and two transport hubs in the South and the Midlands will eventually serve the whole of the UK market. Jim Dickson is our UK northern regional manager so we can effectively cover the entire UK.” Colin added that all product training is available throughout the range; five rigs are already set up in Rugby and he is keen to talk to training centres who would be interested in running courses in partnership with Dörken. Want to know more about his exciting range of products? Dörken is exhibiting at Ecobuild in March and Roofex in May, where Colin will be delighted to meet roofing sector representatives and build up positive working relationships with them.
Family business with a leading product
Contact: Colin Williamson Dörken DELTA® Mobile: 07725 816947 E-mail: colin.williamson@skynet.be colin.williamson@aol.com 4
Dörken GmbH & Co KG, based in the small Westphalian town of Herdecke, Germany, has occupied a leading position in the European building materials segment for many years. Under the brand name DELTA® it has been developing building products for over 45 years. The highly motivated work force develops systems that are manufactured with one aim: to offer the market the ultimate in security, reliability and energy savings. Herdecke is located in the heart of the Ruhr-valley region, one of the leading industrialised regions of Germany with a long tradition of designing, manufacturing and marketing for energy-compliant materials on a
global scale. This medium-sized family company is deeply rooted in the region, but with a very successful export department which contributes approximately 50 per cent of volume turnover. Dörken has taken the bold decision to invest over 25 million euros in a new plant facility specifically to supply and service markets that have the potential to continue this successful growth rate. On the home front, Dörken has been producing outstanding, innovative building products for many decades and in June last year was awarded (for the third time) a place in the ‘Top 100’ as one of the most innovative SMEs in Germany.
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– Dörken DELTA® Pitched Roof and Façade Membranes –
DELTA®-EXXTREM
DELTA®-FASSADE PLUS
Universal façade protection for the London Aquatics Centre ■ Extremely robust, UV-stabilised facing sheet for special façade covers and for solar and photovoltaic panels. ■ For installation on hard sheathing or rafters. ■ High-tenacity PES special cloth with a breathable, waterproof dispersion coating and integrated adhesive strips along both edges.
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Safe protection from wind and moisture. ■ Breathable UV-resistant insulation protection sheet. ■ Permanently dry heat insulation. ■ Highly tear-resistant polyester cloth with a waterproof special coating. ■ Innovative adhesive strips along both edges.
Wellers Farmhouse: the roof was retiled with Kent peg 5 tiles
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– SSG –
New training centres offer
greater client access
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eading regional health and safety service provider, SSG Training and Consultancy, has had an exciting year with the development of a number of new training centres located across the South West. SSG has also noticed a considerable increase in the number of companies from the construction sector – in particular roofing contractors – who require the services of a retained health and safety adviser. On top of the training, this has been a major area of investment for SSG over the last two years. SSG’s Denise Maclean said: “The company has been expanding at a considerable rate and with recent acquisitions, our regional training coverage has extended into new geographical areas, providing better access to our services for clients across the South West. “Our new Wellington training centre offers an excellent location for Somerset-based companies to undertake a wide variety of training courses, including CITB-ConstructionSkills site safety plus training, CCNSG safety passport training, IOSH management training, first aid and numerous other courses.” As the pictures show, the centre itself is a Grade II listed building and contains a unique and somewhat quirky training room which provides a memorable training experience! SSG also recently established a partnership with DCET Training in Exeter, to enable the company to
offer a range of electrical courses as well as hosting its other regular courses, including abrasive wheels, first aid, PASMA and asbestos awareness training. Again the centre provides increased access to training services to local clients in the Exeter and Torbay area. SSG has been operating throughout the South West since the early 1990s, providing health and safety support services to numerous companies from various industry sectors. Over recent years SSG’s portfolio of services has expanded to include industry-specific courses and consultancy services, including assistance with developing externallycertified safety (OHSAS 18001), environmental (ISO14001) and quality (ISO9001) management systems. SSG has further growth plans for 2013 which include the acquisition of a further business in Cornwall to strengthen its presence across the South West. This will again be positioned to enable delegates to attend training courses closer to their place of work. “SSG also delivers numerous training courses at venues to suit our clients’ needs,” Denise added. “This can be a more cost-effective solution while enabling the content to be tailored towards the specific needs of the business.” For further information on SSG’s range of training courses, retained adviser services or consultancy services, please contact the customer services team on 01752 201616.
Contact: Denise Maclean SSG Training and Consultancy Valley House Valley Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1RF Telephone: 01752 201616 E-mail: denisemaclean@ssg.co.uk Website: www.ssg.co.uk 6
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– Ploughcroft Ltd –
New year, new achievements for Ploughcroft boss
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hris Hopkins, managing director of Yorkshire-based roofing and renewables company Ploughcroft, has started the new year with two major achievements to add
to his CV. First of all, Chris, a committed supporter of green issues and energy efficiency, has been awarded accreditation as a Green Deal assessor. The Green Deal, which was launched on January 28, is the Government’s flagship scheme to enable home owners to have energy-efficient home improvement measures, such as insulation and new heating systems, installed with no upfront costs. Chris has served on the Green Construction Board since 2011, having been chosen by the Government to specifically represent the interests of SMEs. Having completed an intensive City and Guilds course to enable him to become a Green Deal assessor, Chris said: “I believe the Green Deal is a massive opportunity for the British public to upgrade their homes and benefit from cheaper fuel bills. In Britain we have some of the least efficient buildings in the world, meaning home owners here often pay a high price for inefficient housing which is draughty, poorly insulated and leaks heat.” So how does the Green Deal work? From now on, households in England and Wales, who use the Green Deal to make energy-saving home improvements, will also qualify for hundreds of pounds of cash back from the Green Deal Cashback Scheme. The more work households decide to have done, the more cash they could receive and packages could be worth over £1,000. The Green Deal aims to bring buildings up-to-date by helping to fund energy-efficiency improvements to homes, community spaces
and businesses, without owners having to pay up front. Instead, repayments are made through the savings made on energy bills and can be paid back over 20 to 25 years. There are 45 different types of improvements currently available under the Green Deal, helping people warm up their homes and pay for some or all of the improvements over time through their electricity bill.
First meeting Chris, who on February 13 attended his first meeting of the Government’s Green Construction Board since the Green Deal was launched, was pleased with the progress so far. He said: “The meeting was very constructive. I sit alongside business and industry peers at these meetings, with our primary aim of making Britain a greener, more energy-efficient country. “Included on our agenda was the new Green Deal initiative. I truly believe that the Green Deal gives the British public a fantastic opportunity to upgrade their homes and benefit from cheaper fuel bills.” The Green Construction Board meets every three months in London and brings together government and industry professionals. If you live in Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire, and would like to book a free survey or an assessment from an authorised assessor, call Ploughcroft now on 01484 723344.
Dragons for Breakfast – a beast of a book It’s been a rocky road to publication but finally Chris’s long-awaited book, Dragons for Breakfast, is now out and as might be expected, makes for compulsive reading. Many Roof Overview readers who know Chris will not be surprised that Chris doesn’t hold back on his opinions of people, organisations and whatever else crosses his path! This autobiography gives a fascinating account of Chris’s life and goes a long way to explaining what makes him tick and why he is driven to a never-ending quest to be the best in all he tackles. Dragons for Breakfast costs just £4.95 and all profits are being donated to the Forget Me Not children’s hospice in Huddersfield. You can obtain your copy from Chris through the details on this page, or via the website www.dragonsforbreakfast.co.uk. And the story doesn’t finish here – the sequel to Dragons for Breakfast will be published later this year.
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Contact: Chris Hopkins Ploughcroft Ltd Thornhillbeck Lane St Pegs Mill Mill 2 Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 4AH Telephone: 01484 723344 Fax: 01484 723355 E-mail: chris.hartley@ ploughcroft.co.uk Website: www.ploughcroft.co.uk 7
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– Redland –
Redland commits to Green Deal
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Redland Training & Resource Centre Monier Ltd Broadway Lane South Cerney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5UH Telephone: 01285 863545 Fax: 01285 863546 E-mail: training.redland@ monier.com Website: www.redland.co.uk
ith over 20 years’ experience in the micro-renewables market and almost 100 years of producing quality roofing systems to protect our homes, Redland is firmly committed to supporting its customers with the latest in roofing innovation and green roofing solutions. The launch of the government’s Green Deal in 2013 has created a renewed interest in all things green, and with new funding and support available for home owners to draw upon, the opportunities to make UK homes more energy-efficient has never been greater. With this in mind, Redland has renewed its commitment to the delivery of integrated solar panels by adding more profiles to the existing tile range and, new for 2013, a unique integrated profile panel will be launched into the Redland range. Also, for the first time ever, Redland is offering new insulation products both above rafter and at ceiling level to cater for warm and cold roof details
as required. These new products are designed to meet the requirements of the Green Deal and are fully supported by the Redland guarantee to give customers peace of mind. In partnership with NAPIT, Redland has been working with both merchants and contractors alike to understand the Green Deal and explore the products and technologies that will be in demand to make the existing housing stock here in the UK more energy-efficient. Three workshops have been held in the Redland training centre and ongoing training in both solar PV and insulation will be offered throughout the year.
– Sika Sarnafil –
BSF school gets the Sika Sarnafil treatment
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andwell Council’s £20 million refurbishment of a West Midlands school includes a 7,000m2 Sika Sarnafil single ply roofing system, installed by Birmingham-based contractor RLW Roofing. Funded by the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme, the Wednesbury Learning Campus project involved the extensive remodelling of the existing Wodensborough Community Technology College and significant extensions to create a stunning new campus development. Led by main contractor Interserve and designed by Aedas Architects, the extensive project included the construction of a new two-storey teaching block at the rear of the school and the remodelling of the existing buildings. With the school remaining open throughout the works, the RLW team had to overcome a number of logistical and safety considerations upon installing the roof, sometimes working out of hours and at weekends to minimise disruption and keep to deadline. Importantly, the Sika Sarnafil system negates the need for hot works – a health and safety hazard when a building remains in use – making the specified G410-12EL and G410-15L membranes, both in light grey, ideally suited to this job.
RLW’s specialist knowledge was also drawn upon to achieve an innovative solution for a plant room inspection hatch, created with the aid of Sika Sarnafil’s applications department. Working to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council’s very tight timescale and quality requirements, the RLW team worked with Aedas and Interserve to deliver the two-phase project on time and on budget. What’s more, the new Sika Sarnafil roof boasts an independently assessed BBA-certified life expectancy, which predicts a life ‘in excess of’ 40 years.
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– J Wright Roofing –
We need more companies like you, says Secretary of State for DECC
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ason Wright and Livia Williams relived some of the challenges of the Nottingham City Homes PV Scheme when they met Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), Rt Hon Edward Davey MP, on his visit to Bulwell Hall in February. Livia Williams and Jason Wright explained how the sudden change to the feed-in tariff (FIT) in October 2011 meant that they had to condense 24 weeks of work into just five and a half weeks – without compromising quality and health and safety (see Roof Overview, Issue 11). J Wright Roofing was one of the partners in the Nottingham City Homes PV Scheme, fitting 600 homes with approximately ten panels each. They explained to Ed Davey how they set up seven teams of two men fitters, which included six apprentices, and they managed to correctly install just under 7,000 PV solar panels to 709 properties within the timescale. “He was impressed to know that we had no call-backs, no accidents and all systems connected, tested and registered by December 12 – the date when the new feed-in tariff began,” said Livia. “He praised us for the professionalism, hard work, and excellent workmanship we had put into delivering this project, and added that more companies like J Wright Roofing, who are committed to apprenticeships and supporting the industry with the appropriate training, are needed in the roofing sector.” Jason also spoke to Ed Davey about the commercial projects with Sainsbury’s supermarkets nationwide and how the changes in feed-in tariff affected the work. J Wright Roofing delivered outstanding work on the solar PV commercial
installations to 38 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide, from Newcastle to Hastings, working closely with the main contractor Renewable Resources. The works were completed on target in just 11 weeks, to the highest standard and under very strict health and safety surveillance. In total, J Wright Roofing installed nearly 36,000 PV panels, which equated to a little over 8.3 megawatts. Livia asked Ed Davey if he was aware of the Competent Roofer scheme in conjunction with delivery of the work within the Green Deal. “An interesting discussion followed on whether UK companies have a sufficiently trained and qualified workforce to undertake works within the Green Deal, when in fact, compared with Europe, we are at least 15 years behind in terms of training,” Livia said. Two of J Wright Roofing’s apprentices, Jordan and Harvinder, attended the event with Livia and Jason (see picture), and were delighted to take advantage of the opportunity to meet the Secretary of State and other dignitaries. “They both recognise that without employers’ support, young people are not able to achieve and learn the roofing skills essential for their careers,” said Livia.
Roofing supplies at competitive prices East Midlands roofing contractors, take notice – you can now obtain your supplies at extremely competitive prices from aptly named new roofing suppliers East Midlands Roofing Supplies. In the past few weeks they have begun trading in Dabell Avenue, Blenheim Industrial Estate, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8WA, and already they are attracting many customers from the local area and beyond. The following products are available:
t Breathable membranes t Torch-on membranes
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t Ventilation fixings t Lead-free flashings t Eaves protection t Dry verge and dry fix systems t Paints, sealants and adhesives t Tapes t Insulation t Consumables t Reclaims. The store is open from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 7pm to 1pm Saturday. You can contact them on 0115 824 0201.
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Contact: Livia Williams J Wright Roofing Dabell Avenue Blenheim Industrial Estate Bulwell Nottingham NG6 8WA Telephone: 0115 927 1333 Mobile: 07581 192584 E-mail: lwilliams@ jwrightroofing.co.uk Website: www.jwrightroofing.co.uk 9
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– Midland Roof Training Group –
Can you afford not to join our group?
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Contact: Livia Williams Midland Roof Training Group Dabell Avenue Blenheim Industrial Estate Bulwell Nottingham NG6 8WA Telephone: 0115 927 1333 Mobile: 07581 192584 E-mail: lwilliams@ midlands.rooftraining.co.uk Website: www.rooftraining.co.uk 10
here has never been a better time to join the Midland Roof Training Group as an exciting range of courses and funding is announced for 2013. The great news is that CITB-ConstructionSkills has allocated £25,000 in grant to be used for group member training. This opens up even more opportunities for existing members and is sure to attract new companies in the Midlands who are keen to receive subsidised training. So what is high on the list of courses? The SSTP programme is ongoing, with four roof sheeting and cladding companies selected as part of this project. Group training officer Livia Williams explained: “Our group works closely with these companies in ensuring that specialist training is available for them.” There is also good news for roof sheeting and cladding operatives – a facility for training is being developed at East Midlands Roofing College, which will offer a new dimension to the group’s existing portfolio of courses. This year will enjoy the National Federation of Roofing Contractors’ continued support of funded training, which includes solar PV and leadership and management courses. A course worth noting is the ILM Level 3 course for junior managers, which is due to run in Nottingham at the beginning of April. “As part of the NFRC membership benefits, NFRC Midlands will be running several fully-funded health and safety courses for NFRC member companies, and at a small cost for non-NFRC members. The training group will be organising the training on their behalf,” said Livia. Other courses include the specialist upskilling programme in heritage which will be running in the Midlands; the dates are still to be confirmed. Pre-apprenticeship programmes for 16 to18 year-old students are running in Nottingham, so any employers interested in taking on a roof slating and tiling apprentice please contact Livia. Finally, the liquid applied Specialist Apprenticeship Prograame (SAP) began another intake on February 21, and it is not too late if you are interested in enrolling on to this apprenticeship.
New treasurer is proposed The group’s current treasurer, Bill Wood (pictured), announced his intention to retire at last year’s annual general meeting and BRC Industrial Roofing’s Ken Diggins has been proposed as his successor. Ken, who has been
involved with the group for several years, has extensive book-keeping experience and will be taking over from Ken at the end of the financial year if all goes to plan. Watch this space for further developments!
Come and see us at Roofex The training group will be attending the UK’s first specialist roofing event held at the NEC Birmingham on May 1 and 2. Group chairman Gary Lane, who is organising the group’s presence at the event, said that on behalf of the group, he was proud to be a supporter of what is to be the premier roofing event in the UK. The group will be providing a roofing demonstration at Roofex, so if you know someone who may be interested in attending one of the group’s training courses, or enrolling on to one of the apprenticeship programmes, this would be an excellent event to find out more. “Please come and visit us, where one of the group members will be on hand to discuss your training or apprentice requirements,” said Gary. “We are grateful to the Roofex organisers for this opportunity to exhibit at such a prestigious event.”
Dates for your diary March 6 – East Midlands Advisory Forum, Aura Commerce & Technology Centre, Manners Road, Newark March 11-15 – National Apprenticeship Week March 15 – West Midlands Advisory Forum, The Technocentre, Coventry University Technology Park, Puma Way, Coventry, CV1 2TT March 20 – NFRC Midlands AGM, Warwick Racecourse May 1-2 – Roofex – MRTG will have a training area May 20 – NFRC Congress, London.
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– London & Southern Roofing Training Group –
Music to our ears – training
numbers are up!
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he London & Southern Roofing Training Group has started the new year with some great news. “The requirement for training and development by group members has significantly risen over the last quarter,” explained group training officer Brian Middlemiss (pictured below). “We are delighted that training days have risen throughout the last three months and membership is also on the increase, with three new members joining the group.” Brian is now wondering if this is a sign of an upturn in the workload, or that there is an opportunity to train during a time when the demands on the workforce are not excessive. Or perhaps it could be due to the new and improved grants of £50 per delegate per day for short duration training? “Unfortunately I don’t have the answer; all I can say is this is a perfect opportunity to up-skill the workforce while the grants are at a level I have never seen before, and the future perceived demands for a skilled workforce look ever more important,” Brian added.
Des’s message to companies within the group’s area? “Give them a call as you have nothing to lose, and everything to gain to achieve a trained and competent workforce,” he said.
Group member fee for fair, quality training The London and Southern Roofing Training Group is working to provide substantial discounts and quality training to members to suit their needs. To establish a fair distribution of discounts on training booked through the group, it was agreed at the annual general meeting that a fee of £50 would be charged for full members, which would be discounted from the first booking for training with the group. Full members would get the benefit of the subsidised or discounted deals, while associate members would only qualify for a percentage reduction.
Training partnership
Something for everyone In conjunction with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, the group has agreed a £50 discount on the first training session booked when delegates complete a National Federation of Roofing Contractors’ first time training plan (full details from Brian).
Meeting invitation Training and development manager for Accurate Roofing, Des Ford, is impressed with the range of courses on offer from the training group. “Although we have always been proactive with the training and development of our staff and operatives, we were surprised at the range of training courses the roof training group can deliver and the information they are able to assist with,” he said.
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The next steering group meeting will be held at Chelsfield Lakes Golf Club, Orpington on May 23. Full members wishing to attend please contact Brian on 07791 377559 or e-mail him at brian@rooftrainer.co.uk.
Courses for the next quarter
Contact: Brian Middlemiss
t Site managers safety training scheme, five days (day release one day over five weeks) t Site supervisors safety training scheme (two days) t PASMA scaffold tower training t Ladder training t Fire marshall training t Asbestos awareness.
London & Southern Roofing Training Group 15 Holland Pines Bracknell Berks RG12 8UY
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– Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group –
Complete training services
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he Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group aims to offer a comprehensive service to member companies, including identifying existing skills and training needs, helping to prepare training plans, sourcing training, providing funding advice and claiming grant from CITB-ConstructionSkills. We can help in the following ways:
Qualifying the Workforce (QTW) programme
Through the QTW programme, led by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), YIRTG can assist companies to check their current skill sets by preparing a Skills Matrix with them. This is an invaluable tool in developing a training plan and planning a route to a fully qualified workforce.
Special training offers
With funding assistance from CITB-ConstructionSkills we are able to offer the following courses with substantial reductions: Title Duration Manual handling (half-day)
Cost to group members £20
Asbestos awareness
(half-day)
£20
Emergency first aid
(one-day)
£30
First aid at work
(three-day) £65
PASMA
(one-day)
£30
IPAF (pictured below)
(one-day)
£30
SSSTS
(two-day)
£50
SMSTS refresher
(two-day)
£50
Lead bossing
(two-day)
£50
Scaffold inspection
(two-day)
£50
Environmental awareness (half-day)
free
Please remember – you may need to book early to reserve your place on one of these courses. If the course you want does not appear on this list, please call, as we may be able to help.
Need to source training?
Contact: Denise Cherry Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group 20 Britannia Mews Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 9AS Telephone: 0113 347 0645 Mobile: 07971 232645 E-mail: denise@yirtg.org.uk Website: www.yirtg.org.uk 12
Through our network of associates we have negotiated prices for regular training courses that are hard to beat and available only to group members. YIRTG also has a training allowance which can support certain types of training, so it is well worth a call to see if we can help.
We can help you find funding too There are several sources of funding for training available to roofing companies and we can often help companies with funding applications and completing the necessary paperwork. Some funding streams cover up to 90 per cent of course costs. www.rooftraining.co.uk
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– Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group – Claiming CITB-ConstructionSkills grant Do you have a form phobia? Many companies do not claim grant, either because they are not aware that they can, they don’t know which forms to fill in, or just because they are too busy. If you fit into any of these categories and think you might be missing out, please contact Denise and she will help you with your claims.
Everlast Waterproofing Another new group member is Everlast Waterproofing of Pudsey, who joined the group when it became an NFRC member and was keen to get involved with the group. Needless to say, after attending group meetings, Everlast’s staff were soon sold on the benefits of membership!
How some companies have benefited from group membership Rennie Roofing This Leeds-based company became a member earlier this year and, through involvement with the group, it completed part-funded SMSTS courses, subsidised site management Level 6 qualifications (through the NFRC management project), sustainability training (through the RIA Sustainability Project) and PASMA (through the group’s training allowance). Managing director Dave Rennie is keen to maximise the opportunities presented by the Green Deal and is qualified as a domestic energy assessor and Green Deal adviser. The company, which also employs apprentices, is particularly focusing on PV, solar and external wall insulation under the recently retitled ‘Rennie Renewables’ banner.
Premier Roofing One long-standing member made contact with the group for the first time this year; Premier Roofing is based in Hull and carries out a significant amount of local authority work.
Two of the Everlast team completed NVQ Level 6 qualifications in site management through the NFRC project and also benefited from free training from the group. The company has recently commenced a significant multiskilling/upskilling programme.
National Apprenticeship Week, March 11-15 Employers – five days in March may be the key to your future success! National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place between March 11 and 15, offers great opportunities for you to meet potential apprentice candidates, which can be combined with work experience, to see how an apprentice can help your business.
Heritage specialist up-skilling programme The heritage SUP includes training and on-site assessment leading to a Level 3 qualification in heritage skills (roofing). Grants are generous and additional funding may be available in the Yorkshire area.
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– North East Roof Training Group Ltd –
Teesside training facility set to boost area’s apprenticeships Contact: Helen Wilson North East Roof Training Group Ltd c/o Teams Roofing Ltd Wylam Close Stephenson Industrial Estate East Washington Tyne & Wear NE37 3BJ Telephone/Fax: 0191 528 1988 Mobile: 07771 802096 E-mail: nertg@btconnect.com Website: www.rooftraining.co.uk
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he North East Roof Training Group is working with Hartlepool College to set up and provide roof slating and tiling training for the Teesside area. Millions of pounds have been invested into Hartlepool College’s new state-of-the-art premises (group member Chemblas Ltd was involved in its construction), where roof training is set to be added to its already popular construction programme. The college is planning to offer NVQ Level 2 in roof slating and tiling from September, and will be looking to appoint an assessor over the next few months. The new training provision will complement the existing roof slating and tiling training already available at Newcastle College, and will hopefully boost apprenticeship intake amongst the group’s Teesside members. An open night is planned for March 14 to give both potential employers and students the chance
to look around the facilities and find out more about apprenticeship. For further information about the proposed training, or taking on an apprentice, please contact Helen Wilson.
– Single Ply Roofing Association –
Industry support complements
growing SAP training
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Contact: Jim Hooker Single Ply Roofing Association Roofing House 31 Worship Street London EC2A 2DY Telephone: 0115 914 4445 Mobile: 07908 789454 Fax: 0115 974 9807 E-mail: jim@spra.co.uk Website: www.spra.co.uk 14
he pilot Specialist Apprenticeship Programme (SAP1) at East Midlands Roofing College is approaching its final quarter, so the six apprentices are studying the integration of key accessories such as safety systems, lightning protection and renewable energy equipment. At the recent block, Roger Boulter, training manager at HCL Safety, demonstrated attachment of fall arrest and fall restraint safety systems. Practical tasks included secure welding of PVC membrane to pre-coated baseplates. The programme could not have been achieved without industry support. In addition to the resources supplied for practical work by SPRA members, including Sika, SIG Design & Technology, Fatra, Kingspan Insulation, Knauf Insulation and Jablite, practical demonstrations have been given by: t SFS Intec: use of tools and installation of fasteners t SIG Design and Technology: installation of Polyisobuylene membranes
t Gradient Insulation: tapered insulation t Hertalan UK: installation of EPDM membranes t HCL Safety: installation of safety systems. And factory tours with presentations have been hosted by: t IKO Single Ply t Xtratherm UK. SAP2 was launched in October at Eastern Region Roof Training College and has been supported by Welwyn Tool Group and Bauder. This month the seven apprentices will be visiting a new academy project hosted by Balfour Beatty Construction. For further information on the single ply SAP, please e-mail eve@spra.co.uk.
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– Klober Ltd –
Roofing airtightness – understanding
its true value
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espite the fact that the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) moved us a step forwards towards ‘zero carbon’ construction, not a great deal has been written about the value of airtight roofs. The phrase ‘build tight, ventilate right’ has become synonymous with the construction of low energy buildings, but the level of understanding of how best to achieve airtight roofs in particular is still poor. Our homes account for about 27 per cent of CO2 emissions but current Building Regulations accept a level of air leakage of 7m3/hr/m2 compared to the much higher Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 at 3m3/hr/m2. The trouble is that, as we improve insulation and airtightness, there is a danger the right balance of ventilation won’t be provided. This presents a real risk that condensation will form within the roof space. Although the minimum standard for the CSH is far higher than Building Regulations, the Code is intended to signal the direction that Building Regulations will take. The Code’s six-star rating system relates to the overall sustainability of a new home and new social housing must meet a minimum of CSH Level 3. In fact, some local authorities have gone further by opting for Code Level 4 on housing built on what are known as Housing Market Renewal (HMR) sites.
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The level of understanding of how best to achieve airtight roofs is still poor
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So why is airtightness important to roofers and builders? Of the nine CSH assessment categories, ‘energy and CO2 emissions’ plays by far the biggest part and it is perfectly possible to achieve the right balance between airtightness and ventilation without adding that much cost. Long-term airtightness depends on material choice and the right air barriers and sealants will, for example, counteract the effects of buildings (particularly timber frame) drying out. Products such as tapes also seal around ceiling edges and pipes as they pass through the roof space, preventing moisture generated in kitchens and bathrooms creating condensation. But how would you know that there may be a problem with condensation? In many cases it is ROOF OVERVIEW
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reasonable to assume you won’t, so the best thing is to ask the experts to make a calculation for you or, at the very least, to give you advice which may save a lot of time later. Klober offers a condensation risk analysis service free of charge for designers and if it isn’t necessarily the roofer’s responsibility to make such checks, such information can be extremely valuable. Klober can provide detailed information of which tapes, sealants and vapour barriers are best suited to different types of roof construction, using products which are designed for that purpose. For a Guide on the Code for Sustainable Homes and how to maximise the airtightness of roofs, contact Klober on 0800 783 3216 or by e-mail.
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– Fakro GB Ltd –
The changing face of roof windows
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The Fakro preSelect® system enables a window to be switched from top hung to centre pivot operation at the flick of a switch in the frame
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he increasing pace of roof window development has seen the introduction of new products and accessories which are affecting the way that loft conversions are designed. However, the devil, as they say, is often in the detail in terms of understanding the extent by which products have changed. Great strides have been made in relation, for example, to security. Few might once have thought that burglars would use a roof window to gain access but incidences have been recorded of the sash being broken simply by stamping on it. This raised questions about the absence of a standard to measure security and for once we have the EU to thank for putting this right. EN13049 defined five classes of performance in relation to a 50kg weight striking a window and Fakro was the first to establish a minimum of Class 3 for its range. Its topSafe® system of reinforcement enables windows to withstand the weight of an individual jumping on them. However, despite setting a new standard with topSafe®, some manufacturers still offer little or no information on the degree of protection their windows provide. Gallery Loft Conversions of Cardiff changed its regular roof window supplier when told that the standard of security they required was not then available in a standard product. Sales director Gareth Edwards said: “When comparing roof windows, we’ve found that an increasing number of buyers are influenced by the added security that Fakro’s topSafe® system provides. It undoubtedly prevents hinges from being ruptured.” Facilities such as topSafe® and a semiautomatic vent are now available as standard in all Fakro windows. Neither is immediately noticeable, but on closer inspection they show the extent to which research and development is opening the quality gap between manufacturers. Improvements in Building Regulations
also continue to prompt higher standards of thermal and acoustic efficiency. For those seeking airtight performance, for example to the standard of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6, the Fakro FTT U8 Thermo became the first quadruple-glazed roof window to be introduced as a standard product. Its standard of thermal efficiency (or U-value) is by far the best currently available. In terms of user convenience, the most fundamental change affecting roof window design in recent years has been positioning the operating handle in the base of the sash. This was pioneered by Fakro and gave its windows a far sleeker appearance and larger glazing area. Lytham builder Paul Hellowell took account of both factors when planning a bungalow conversion which featured on Channel 4’s ‘Help! My House is Falling Down’. White polyurethane-coated top hung and pivot roof windows with rain sensors were used in conjunction with flashings for fitting low within a plain tile roof.
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Some manufacturers still offer little or no information on the degree of protection their windows provide
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Owner Carole Johnson said: “We opted for the Fakro preSelect® roof window as it can be switched from centre pivot to top-hung operation at the flick of a switch in the frame. We had no idea that such a facility was available and it means we can take advantage of the upper floor view while having the reassurance that the windows act as a fire escape too.” There is also greater scope for those who want special features in their roof windows. For Fakro, this has added to the choice it offers designers, roofers and home owners, a service which some manufacturers still fail to offer despite the increasing frequency of such requests. Whether the requirement is for a flashing colour to match a particular roof tile, a particular window size or a particular standard of performance, every request met provides another example of how Fakro’s expertise and design sophistication enables design needs to be met.
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– Institute of Roofing –
Come and see us at Roofex!
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veryone who is someone will be there – and that includes the Institute of Roofing, who will be joining other key players in the roofing industry at Roofex event on May 1 and 2 at the NEC in Birmingham. The IoR’s chairman of regions, Gary Lane, who is spearheading the IoR’s presence, said: “We are hoping to meet up with our sponsors and other industry professionals at the IoR stand. “This is a real opportunity for new and existing members to come and visit us and tell us what they expect from us. The industry has taken some knocks over the last few years and the IoR needs ongoing feedback in order to develop and offer a relevant and current service. “We can only do this with your help, so we will be at Roofex to listen to you and put your suggestions into practice.” The IoR currently offers the following benefits to members: t Career development for everyone t Recognised examinations and qualifications t Continuing professional dvelopment (CPD) training courses t Seminars t Lectures and work visit t Regional meetings t Information and advice.
Special Roofex offer As an event special offer over the two-day period, the IoR is offering a discount fee of £11, inclusive of VAT (based on affiliate level fee), to individuals who sign up as members. This will also enable you to join the IoR on the day (affiliate) and if you wish, to put forward an application to upgrade to other membership grades. Please see the IoR link http:// www.instituteofroofing.org/pages/Membership%20 grades.html. Gary, who is managing director of one of the Midlands’ top roofing companies, Lane Roofing, says that there is no big secret behind its success. According to him, investing in the company’s people through training, and passing on the experience gained over the years, bring many benefits to the business and its clients alike. Continuing professional development is paramount to Lane Roofing, both at management and operative levels. “We keep up-to-date on ROOF OVERVIEW
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health and safety issues, methods of works, plant operations and roofing systems, through training delivered by organisations such as the Institute of Roofing and the Midland Roof Training Group (MRTG),” Gary explained. “Our commitment to training has enabled us to take on apprentices year after year, including my son, Jordan, who took first place in the builtup roofing category at last year’s SkillBuild finals after training at the National Construction College Midlands” (see picture below).
He is keen that companies like his find out about the benefits these organisations can offer, so he is sponsoring the IoR stand and bringing his staff along to help out on both this and the MRTG stand at Roofex. “Our thanks go to Marwood Events for organising the UK’s first specialist roofing event, and the IoR looks forward to working with Marwood in the future on events like this,” he said. Please go to at http://www.ukroofingshow. co.uk/ to get your free entry ticket and find out more about the show. There will be plenty to see and do, including CPDs, presentations and demonstrations.
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We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there!
Contact: Sara Howitt The Institute of Roofing Roofing House 31 Worship Street London EC2A 2DX Telephone: 020 7448 3858 E-mail: info@ instituteofroofing.org Website: www. instituteofroofing.org 17
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– The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited –
This year’s Roofing Awards
set to be the best ever
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s hundreds of projects are now entered into the industry’s prestigious competition, and with new sponsors coming on board, the eighth year of the Roofing Awards is set to be the best ever. Judging has taken place and the finalists will be officially announced in early March. So what is it that makes these awards stand out from the others? Chief executive of the NFRC (the founding trade association of the awards), Ray Horwood, explained that the Roofing Awards’ success comes from the growing support by the roofing industry: trade bodies and associations, manufacturers and service providers and most importantly, from the members themselves for taking the time to enter. He added: “It is important that the excellence that exists in the roofing industry is both highlighted and celebrated. The Roofing Awards bring together the whole industry and most of the major trade associations to show, in full, the capabilities and professionalism of the industry.” The Roofing Awards 2013 will be hosted by CompetentRoofer, the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), the Roofing Tile Alliance (RTA), the Lead Contractors Association (LCA), the Lead Sheet Association (LSA), the Green Roof Centre, the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) and the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC). The competition also welcome on board the Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors
(FTMRC) and the Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA). SIG Roofing and Roofline is once again a key supporter, and is joined by the following partners: B&CE Benefit Schemes (The People’s Pension), British Land, CITB-ConstructionSkills, Electrical Contractors Insurance Company (ECIC) and Quality Assured National Warranties (QANW). The following sponsors have been confirmed so far: Associated Lead Mills Ltd, Avonside Group Services, EJOT, ICB, Icopal, IKO plc, John Brash & Co, Marley Eternit, Redland, Renolit Cramlington, Rockwool, SFS intec, Sika Liquid Plastics, Sika Sarnafil, Sika-Trocal and Xtratherm.
This year’s awards ceremony, which will be hosted by the BBC’ Susanna Reid, takes place on Friday, May 17, at the Hilton London Metropole when the roofing industry will come together to celebrate the achievements of finalists and winners. Keep up to date with all the latest news regarding the Roofing Awards by heading to the NFRC website and viewing www.nfrc.co.uk/nfrc/ media-centre/roofing-awards-2013.
NFRC supports Roofex
Contact: Tanya Coutts The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited Roofing House 31 Worship Street London EC2A 2DY Direct dial: 020 7448 3196 Direct fax: 020 7448 3850 E-mail: tanyacoutts@ nfrc.co.uk Website: www.nfrc.co.uk 18
As a main supporter of Roofex, the NFRC is working in conjunction with the show organisers and will be holding demonstrations, which highlight a crosssection of best practice, for a range of roofing disciplines over the course of the two days. NFRC technical managers and other staff will be on hand to take questions from visitors, and explain the latest NFRC initiatives and benefits. NFRC’s sister company CompetentRoofer will also be exhibiting at the show, giving contractors the perfect opportunity to find out more about the scheme, the benefits and how to join. Roofex takes place at the NEC on May 1
and 2. Find out more about the UK’s biggest roofing showcase – including how to register – on pages 3 and 21 of this issue of Roof Overview.
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– Lead Contractors Association –
The mood is upbeat at the 2013 LCA Directory launch
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n audience of about 70 architects and contractors were treated to some upbeat messages from several speakers when they attended the launch of the 2013 LCA Directory, at the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining in London in January. Doug Weston, chief executive of the Lead Sheet Association, was in particularly buoyant mood about the industry’s fightback against the general severe downturn in construction. This was supported by a fall in metal theft overall, the stabilisation of the price of lead, and the LSA taking a more proactive approach in promoting British Standard lead against the rest of the competition. The LSA now has six regional marketing managers covering the country, a newly recruited technical officer and marketing/admin manager. Its target is to make 3,000 professional contacts during the course of the year (double the number made in 2012), supported by 30 RIBA-approved continuing professional development (CPD) presentations to architects and specifiers every month. “The LSA is challenging the claims of so-called ‘lead substitute’ products, which still have some way to go to beat lead’s unrivalled longevity,” he said. “The BRE Green Guide had given lead an ‘A’ or ‘A+’ rating after a series of tests which proved lead sheet has the lowest carbon footprint of materials used in UK construction. “Fire Research at Warrington has given lead sheet a Class 1 certificate after establishing its excellent performance in flame spread, ignitability and toxicity tests.” Doug added that the LSA is also supporting or appearing at a series of roadshows, events and exhibitions to continue the promotion of the good news about using lead sheet, including the significant drop in metal theft as the actions taken to combat this plague that has afflicted the industry over the past few years have begun to bite. He finished his very positive presentation by summarising the extensive media and promotions assault the LSA was continuing to wage against the many negative myths raised by rivals and to put the record straight with regard to the specification and use of lead sheet, which remained the best long-term value for money product available in UK construction. Earlier, Dr Alistair Davidson from the International Lead Association gave a very informative and helpful presentation about how we can all play a positive part in the EC looking at the use of lead sheet in construction. LCA secretary Ray Robertson pointed out the potential advantages for LCA members if, in a
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worst case scenario, lead sheet was to be treated as a controlled substance, as LCA members could demonstrate all the quality controls and health checks necessary to qualify as authorised users. The event finished with the presentation of the Murdoch Award and Murdoch Sponsors Award to the respective 2012 winners. V McKee Plumbing stepped up to receive the Sponsors Award for the third time from Rod Bexson of Associated Lead Mills (below left), who had created the award in 2006 to recognise the smaller lead project (under five tonnes).
The Murdoch Award itself has been sponsored by Associated Lead Mills since 2005 and they were delighted that Dick Murdoch was there in person to present the award to the 2012 winner, Steve Hempstock of Northwest Lead (above right), for their restoration work on the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (below).
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– Minster Roofing and Roofline –
More choice for roofers as Minster opens string of branches
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ith its first branch now open in Crawley and a second opening soon in Luton, followed by further branch openings in 2013, the venture represents a meaningful investment by the Minster group and an innovative offering to the roofing and roofline marketplace. The new brand takes Minster Group firmly into the domestic roofing market. The Minster Group marketing director, Nick Ratcliffe, will be heading up the new business, where he will be supported by Paul Maidment, Minster Roofing & Roofline commercial director. The management team is made up of some of the best people within roofing distribution, representing many years of collective knowledge and expertise gathered within the roofing and wider construction sectors. The company will serve specialist and roofing contractors, fabricators and builders’ merchants, offering specialist distribution of major brands supplying: pitch and flat roofing – including tiles,
slates and metals; fascias and guttering; roofing insulation; decking and trusses. The launch marks a major development of the Minster Group. Throughout its rapid growth in the past few years, Minster has retained its focus on specialist distribution and continues to build on the strong foundation of its core markets of insulation and dry lining. In the past year Minster has successfully added a ceilings offer to its portfolio, and there will be more to come – particularly with the increased demand for products such as external wall insulation, driven by the Government’s Green Deal and ECO initiatives. Chris Whitlock, managing director of the Minster Group, said: “This expansion represents an exciting opportunity. “Minster Roofing and Roofline will give roofers more choice. The mix of expertise, innovative product solutions and helpful, knowledgeable staff mean the business is well positioned to bring added value to its customers.”
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Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors
UK Guide to Good Practice
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in Fully Supported Metal Roofing and Cladding 2nd Edition
AVAILABLE NOW! Tabbed easy to read sections
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The 2nd Edition of the FTMRC UK Guide to Good Practice in Fully Supported Metal Roofing and Cladding is now available in both laminated hardback and soft cover versions, containing 96 pages of technical information, more than 100 illustrations, plus tables, charts and full colour photographs. This essential guide for designers and installers is set out in tabbed, easy to read sections covering the general detailing requirements for aluminium, copper, galvanised and stainless steel and zinc roofing and cladding. Its laminated design format provides a durable publication for use on site, in the office or workshop. Copies can be purchased from the FTMRC by completing the order form below and returning it with the appropriate payment. A receipted invoice will be enclosed with the Guide. The Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors Centurion House, 36 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1AB Tel: 01342 301627 Fax: 01342 303200 Email: info@ftmrc.co.uk
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Roofing Industry Alliance Roofing House. 31 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DY Telephone: 07971 232645 E-mail: denise@roofersguide.info Website: www.roofersguide.info
Manufacturers, professionals, federations and training groups working together for the benefit of the roofing industry
Members of the Roofing Industry Alliance t Clay Roof Tile Council t Concrete Tile Manufacturers Association t European Liquid Waterproofing Association t Institute of Roofing t Lead Contractors Association t Lead Sheet Association t Mastic Asphalt Council t Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association t Metal Roofing Contractors Association t National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers t National Federation of Roofing Contractors t Single Ply Roofing Association t Regional roof training groups
The Roofers’ Guide to Sustainability The Roofing Industry Alliance (RIA) is working with the CITB-ConstructionSkills Growth Fund to deliver a programme of short courses on sustainability issues. This series of short training sessions, each of 30-45 minutes’ duration, offers an opportunity for roofing companies to work with their staff to raise awareness of sustainability across the business. Each session consists of the following: • Attendance list
Handouts
• PowerPoint presentation • Tutor notes • Activity guidance • End test • Handout
Session titles 1 Sustainability – what it means 2 Energy considerations 3 Sustainable roofing solutions 4 Positioning and installing solar 5 The Green Deal 6 Jargon These sessions can be combined to meet the needs of individual companies and delivered in-company, or through one of the trade associations or regional roof training groups. Short courses using these materials, or on other sustainability issues can be funded by this project; please contact Denise Cherry, project manager, on 07971 232645 or denise@yirtg.org.uk.
Working together for the benefit of the roofing industry
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