News, views and opinions from the UK roofing industry
The CPA downgrades its latest forecasts but there are glimmers hope in certain regions and sectors, with warehouses a winner
Industry
Green & Blue
London leads the green roof way
Ten years since they were included in the London Plan, the capital has over third of all the UK’s green roofs
Partner Insight
Preparing for a post Brexit future
Richard Forrest Smith, ECIC chief executive, highlights the main challenges that roofing contractors face
Safety
How to avoid higher fines for health and safety offences
With larger fines and stricter sentencing guidelines Ian Hollingworth, Head of Claims for ECIC, effective and robust approach to complying with health and safety laws
Better reporting needed to combat falls say MPs
Working at Height APPG recommends better reporting and a change in culture to improve falls from height statistics
Rooflights
Five buildings that use roof lanterns to great effect
Martin Greenwood Director of roof lantern supplier and installation expert Shire Doors, takes you through some of his favourite roof light designs from around the globe
Skills
What it takes to be a champion apprentice
Commitment, graft and a willingness to grow are the hallmarks of a great apprentice, which Connor Liddell has in spades. No surprise then, that he was named NFRC Apprentice of the Year Scotland 2018
Business & legal
Don’t let your subcontractors become an HS&E liability
Ian Hollingworth, Claims Manager at ECIC, explains the different health and safety risks associated with labour-only and bona-fide subcontractors
