Ten minutes with James Moore
RCI catches up with James Moore, national sales manager at James Hardie, who discusses his career so far and the future developments of his company as it looks into hidden fixings and sustainability initiatives.
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?
How SuDS will impact the future of roofing
Kevin Bohea of ACO Building Drainage discusses the role SuDS is already playing in the sector and how contractors can prepare now for the roofing industry’s future.
Getting to know Steve Coppins
In this latest interview in the Spotlight series with the Fixfast management team, we feature Steve Coppins – Head of Customer Service, who explains how the business has built a reputation for great customer interaction.
The urgent need for improved standards in UK energy efficiency installations
The CEO of SCIS has called for the need to improve standards in government-backed insulation installations after reports that homes upgraded under energy efficiency initiatives have gone mouldy.
Why the sky should be the limit for tomorrow’s roofers
John Mellor of Glidevale Protect, sponsor of the Young Achiever Award category at the Pitched Roofing Awards, explains how events like this are just one way we can all support the next generation of roofers and tackle the sector-wide skills gap head-on.
Raising the bar: Why rooftop training is crucial for worker safety
Mark Dunn of Sika underscores the importance of adhering to health and safety measures and illustrates how compliance within the industry is effective for maintaining the Golden Thread of Information.
PV, EV and Fire – what do we need to learn?
Carl Thompson, technical manager for CA Group, discusses the importance of understanding the fire performance of roofing and cladding materials and their relationship with renewable energy solutions.
Why roofers should embrace solar PV
Griff Thomas of GTEC outlines the opportunities in solar photovoltaics and explains how and why roofers should train for the growing market.