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.
The Heinz Baked Beanz Model
Shaun Revill, trading director from SR Timber, looks at the parallels between roofing batten and baked beans, and says that quality is still very much king, even in very competitive markets
How to correctly specify liquid-applied membranes
Sarah Spink, chief executive officer of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association, explains how new resources and tools will ensure liquid-applied membranes are specified and used correctly.
Filling the gaps in training
Paul Jacobs, installation and training manager at SIG Design & Technology, assesses the importance of installer training, and why it is the responsibility of the whole roofing industry to contribute towards minimising the skills shortage gap.
TRA issues new fire safety guidance for trussed rafter ceiling constructions
The new guidance from the Trussed Rafter Association provides builders with design options to meet the fire resistance requirements for trussed rafter ceiling constructions in individual homes.
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
Addressing the skills shortage gap in the construction sector
Andrew Murphy, managing director at Boss Training, talks through the possible solutions for bridging the construction skills gap
Tips on tackling a trade show
Lynn Lambe, director of Little Lambe Consultancy outlines some key elements to consider before your next trade event
Roof inspections 1: Why do we inspect?
This month’s Technical Note from Keith Roberts is the first in a new series that highlights the importance of roof inspections
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.