Taking technical support to the next level
EJOT UK has created one of the country’s most extensive R&D, testing and training facilities of its kind in its recently expanded Applitec Centre. But what exactly is it and how does it help those working in the roofing and façade supply chain?
The end of an era
After writing regularly for RCI for six years, John Mercer is hanging up his hard hat and is retiring as technical manager at Wienerberger. RCI’s Holly Miles, talks to John and looks back over his long and fruitful career and discusses the state of the industry.
An industry in need of a refurb
Philip Fergusson, managing director at NCTS, argues that the construction sector needs to take a long hard look at the way it is selling the industry to today’s Generation X
Going green, saving energy, cutting costs
With energy efficiency and environmental concerns hot topics with homeowners, Richard Kendrick, marketing manager at SIG Roofing, discusses how roofers can support customers looking for cost-effective, viable solutions that will boost their home’s green credentials.
Ultimate tips to run quality digital marketing campaigns [what to do...
Matt Jacob, roofing marketing consultant at Profit Roofing Systems, gives RCI readers his top tips to marketing your roofing business online
Five handy apps and tools designed for tradespeople
Handy apps for finding work, staying organised, managing contractors and getting paid
Fall protection cost-cutting: a step too far?
James Sainsbury, fall protection sales leader for MSA Safety, explains why a holistic approach to safety is needed, and highlights the potential risks of making ill-informed changes to a defined safety system specification
Launching a roofing business on a shoestring budget
Lee Murphy, founder of Pandle, the cloud bookkeeping software specialist for small businesses and the self-employed, provides RCI readers with advice on setting up your own roofing business on a small budget
Top tips to consider before working at height
Matthew Bailey, divisional manager, inspection and certification, at HCL Safety, offers his top tips to consider before working at height, and explains why professional inspection and certification can contribute to safer working.