ROCKWOOL supports contractors in managing flat roofs fire risk

The new ‘Flat Roofs: Managing fire risk in the fifth façade’ whitepaper from ROCKWOOL explores how to improve fire performance in the fifth façade.

Howells introduces new online rooflight workshop

Following the success of its GQA-approved Rooflight Familiarisation Workshop, which was launched earlier this year, Howells Patent Glazing has introduced a new basic version, online.

The Self-Build Process & Considerations webinar from A.Proctor Group

Register now to save your place for the forthcoming 30-minute webinar, which will be taking place on Friday, 10 July, 2020 at 10am.

Apollo Roofing celebrates its apprenticeship programme

Apollo Roofing has appointed two of its laboratory technician apprentices to permanent roles, while two other youngsters follow in their footsteps.

LRWA launches a series of new technical guidance

The free technical downloads include ‘Guidance Note 14: Best Practice for the Installation of Water Flow Reducing Layers’ and ‘Guidance Note 15: Clarification of BS 6229:2018’, regarding the thermal performance of inverted roofs and blue roofs.

MCRMA updates its aluminium fabrications guidance document for metal roof and...

The document provides theoretical and practical guidance in the design and specification of aluminium fabrication, including fasteners and sealants.

SPRA introduces its e-learning and assessment module

The Single Ply Roofing Association e-learning and assessment module, the Small Roofs Training Module, is designed to test users’ knowledge and understanding of basic single ply roofing.

NARM publishes new regulatory guidance for smoke vent specification

The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers has issued a new document entitled ‘Definition of geometric free area for Smoke Vents’, which is intended to contribute to improving fire safety standards by clarifying the definition of the term ‘geometric free area’.

Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity offers free wellbeing training for all in...

As a direct result of the wellbeing issues presented to its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline, the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced that it is delivering £20,000 of free mental health and wellbeing training to the industry for the remainder of 2020.

MGMA adds second CPD to its portfolio

The new CPD entitled ‘Eaves gutter installation recommendations’ provides the user with best practice advice in eaves gutter installation.