Get down to the RCI Show this Thursday 24 October!
Be sure to register now and get your chances to network and talk with the many exhibitors who will be showcasing their products and services and this year’s event taking place at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes on 24th October.
Also, make note of the insightful seminars taking place at the event:
Seminar theatre 1
| Time | Seminar | Speaker | Information |
| 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM | The competency investment formula. How training pays back! | Ruth Scarrott Head of careers NFRC | Attendees will discover the key to sustainable success. This engaging talk unveils the compelling connection between investing in employee competency and achieving remarkable returns. Drawing from real-world examples and industry expertise, it outlines a strategic approach to elevate workforce competencies. From enhancing safety practices to boosting productivity and customer satisfaction, this presentation equips roofing professionals with actionable insights to maximise business success. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how smart training investments can propel their roofing businesses to new heights, making it a must-attend event for industry leaders. |
| 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM | Solar panels- Roofspace ventilation guidance | Craig Fyall Technical Director of Permavent | The Industry leading UK supplier of roofing and walling membranes, Permavent continue to develop and innovate the next generation of construction products. The seminar looks at the concerns regarding the installation of solar panels and ventilation of the roofspace / batten space below and above the underlay and the differences between HR (high resistance) and LR (low resistance) roofing underlay options. The seminar will offer guidance in term of ventilation requirements in preventing condensation in both cold and warm roof applications. |
| 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM | Sector Skills Gaps and Solutions |
Samantha Broomhall
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In this session, we will explore strategies to address the critical skills shortage in the roofing industry. Attendees will hear firsthand experiences from four current Roofer Apprentices, who will share their journey and insights on how their apprenticeship is preparing them for success in the industry. These apprentices will discuss the challenges they’ve faced, the skills they’ve acquired, and how they are helping to shape the future of apprenticeship delivery. Their unique perspectives will offer valuable feedback on enhancing training models to better meet industry needs and ensure the next generation of roofers is well-equipped to bridge the skills gap. |
| 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM | Addressing Roofing Standards | Danny Madden of Madden Builders and The Roofing Show |
As my slogan goes Trading on our Reputation it saddens me when I not only drive around my local area but my work is ever increasing re-doing other peoples work where clients have been let down by so call trades. The standard of roofing I believe needs addressing and regulating some what to not only protect the client but also us as fully vetted qualified roofers. |
| 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM | How AI will impact the waterproofing and roofing – Robots are here | Dr Roy Jenkins MD of AI Knowledge Hub – Waterproofing |
The RCI industry is not ready for AI ( artificial intelligence ) The new AI information Hub will give regular monthly updates to everyone who subscribes for FREE. THE Knowledge hub will try to explain to everyone in simple terms how to embrace AI. There are existing bogs on the Hub covering -How AI will impact Waterproofing, Building Surveyors , Insulation , Digital Marketing and Roofing and Contracting. The speed of the introduction of Robotic Waterproofing is taking everyone by surprise in the UK. We need the construction, waterproofing, roofing and cladding industry to dip their toes into the future of AI and Robotics. |
Seminar theatre 2
| 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | Myth busting and de-risking blue roofs | Neill Robinson-Welsh Blue Roof Consultant at ACO Building Drainage |
Blue Roofs are rapidly becoming the chosen method for mitigating floods and promoting urban greening in city environments, but what are they? And how do they integrate with the roof build up?
The presentation explains their role and discusses the different approaches to their design, and how they are commonly installed. |
| 11:20 am – 1:00 PM | “Get Britain Building Again”: Discussing the construction industry over the next parliament | Danny Madden Madden Builders and The Roofing Show
John Newcomb BMF Tanya Cooper NFRC Brian Berry FMB |
With the recently-elected Labour Party now in power, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced radical initiatives to “get Britain building again” over the new parliament. The RCI team invites you to join four industry experts to discuss these initiatives such as planning reforms, the 1.5 million mandatory housing targets and the establishment of Skills England. |
| 2:20 PM – 3:00 PM | Rainscreen resilience: Designing for the real world |
Gary Allen
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Legislation governing insulation in rainscreen façades is changing at an unprecedented rate. With recent changes to Approved Documents, the requirements for compliance have never been stricter, while the introduction of the Building Safety Act means the supply chain faces more scrutiny than ever before. In this context, rainscreen façades must be designed and installed in a way that ensures they’ll deliver the right performance, for the life of the building. In this seminar, we’ll explore how requirements are changing, and discuss practical steps you can take to ensure you’re creating more resilient rainscreen façades that perform in the real world. |
| 3:20 PM – 4:00 PM | Insulation Performance and Compliance in Flat Roofing | Nicholas Lane Technical Manager at TaperedPlus | This seminar aims to provide the audience with an understanding of an insulation product’s properties, performance and its compliance to relevant standards so that they can correctly specify the right material for a project, and also ensure that the data they hold is correct. |
