Drones and AI tipped to improve roofing standards

Drones and artificial intelligence (AI) could improve standards among roofers, according to a new trades report. Checkatrade Labs, Checkatrade’s new tech-driven business incubator, has identified...

CCPI Trade Associateship for The Rooflight Association

Following a year-long consultation period, The Rooflight Association (RA) has become a Trade Associate of The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI). The CCPI was...

AccuRoof launches new ARRC scheme

AccuRoof, part of SIG Roofing, has introduced a new initiative called the AccuRoof Roofing Contractor (ARRC) scheme for its contractor customers. The programme allows members...

Futurebuild 2025 highlights retrofit challenge

Futurebuild 2025 took place from 4 to 6 March at the Excel in London. The National Retrofit Conference opened with a keynote from Minister Miatta...

Milwaukee launches ‘Project Zero’ drive for on-site safety

Milwaukee has launched Project Zero, an industry-focused health and safety initiative aimed at promoting safety practices and reducing on-site accidents. The initiative coincides with the...

Eurocell opens second new trade branch

Eurocell has launched a second new branch in March, in Tonbridge, Kent. The new branch is set to officially open its doors on 17 March...

NMBS CEO announces he is stepping down

Chris Hayward, NMBS’ CEO, has announced his plans to step down from his current role in early 2026, following a 47-year career at NMBS. Chris...

UK Roofing Awards 2025 finalists revealed

The finalists of the UK Roofing Awards 2025 have been revealed. Winners will be announced on Friday 9 May 2025 at the Intercontinental London—The O2. Judges...

CITB urges Scottish construction firms to pursue apprenticeship grants

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is calling for Scottish construction companies to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants. To...

SIG UK Roofing appoints Lotty Pritchard as marketing director

Lotty Pritchard has been appointed marketing director for the SIG UK Roofing business. Lotty joined SIG Roofing as the head of marketing two years ago....