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.
Working safely at height
Tim Bissett, technical manager for fall protection at MSA Safety, looks at the relevant standards relating to leading edge work, what to look out for in the equipment you use, and what processes you need to have in place, including the vital importance of a rescue plan
Ten minutes with John Forster
John Forster, chairman of the Forster Group, speaks with RCI about his time in the industry and what can be done to get people to interested in roof-top solar applications.
How to stay on top of the new roofing standards
John Mellor of Glidevale Protect provides an overview of the NHBC Standards 2024 in terms of ventilation guidance when integrated, in-roof solar PV panels are being installed and offers solutions for compliance.
Cut edge corrosion
Tom Armitt, specification manager at HD Sharman, talks to RCI about cut edge corrosion, its origins and how Seamsil can prevent this
Crest Nelskamp bucks the trend in supplying the UK with...
With its factories having available stock and excellent lead times, RCI speaks to Crest Nelskamp to find out why merchants and distributors are turning to the manufacturer to help them through the current roofing materials crisis
Specification considerations for blue roof SuDS attenuation systems
As the weather is forecasted to be more erratic over the coming decades, due to temperature rises, Andrew Keer, southern sales manager at ABG, provides an in-depth guide into SuDS drainage systems, which could be the best option as drainage systems that discharge water as quickly as possible become less desirable.
Steps to take when a roof fails
A spokesman from Cavitech-UK explains what you should look out for when you see a roof failing and how the root of the problem can be removed.
Investing for future success
In an exclusive interview with Simon Benbow, managing director of Benbow Steels, RCI’s editor Nichola Farrugia finds out how the company’s expansion plans have fared over the course of the coronavirus pandemic.