Lead Contractors Association publishes new best practice guide
The 200-page ‘Lead Sheet in Roofing: The Ultimate Guide to Best Practice’ provides an essential guide for architects, designers, roofers and historic property owners on all aspects of the use of lead sheet in roofing construction.
Fixfast launches new ‘Skills Hub’ training portal
Fixfast has launched Skills Hub, a free online resource that aims to give contractors and installers access to the information they need when they need it – when they are on-site.
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.
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.
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.
The search is on for the 2021 BMI Apprentice of the...
This year’s BMI Apprentice of the Year competition opens on 1 September and welcomes all those recognised as an apprentice by their employer, or those working towards qualified status.
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.
MCRMA publishes advice note on safe roof work
The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association has published a new advice note entitled: ‘AN 06 Safe working practices on roofs: the distinction between ‘walkable’ and ‘non-fragility’’.
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.
SPRA launches Wind Load Calculation Protocol guidance sessions
SPRA has devised a set of online Wind Load Calculation Protocol sessions to assist in developing consistency and accuracy in wind load calculation.