Travis Perkins responds to £600m construction training investment
Ahead of the Spring statement, the Chancellor announced she is injecting £600m into construction training. Andy Rayner, director of learning and development at Travis...
MGMA adds two more CPDs to its online portfolio
The Metal Gutter Manufacturers Association has added two more CPDs to its online portfolio, which covers aluminium and cast-iron rainwater systems, respectively.
RoofCERT pilots new route to accreditation for experienced roofers
RoofCERT has developed its Experienced Worker Route as a new way for experienced operatives working in the roof tiling discipline to gain accreditation.
IoR online training accepted in RoofCERT programme
Six online courses offered by the Institute of Roofing have been recognised as part of the NFRC’s RoofCERT accreditation programme. Independently certified by leading bodies, the courses include Abrasive Wheels, Fire Safety, Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness and Fire Marshal.
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’’.
MGMA makes it a hat-trick of online CPDs
The Metal Gutter Manufacturers Association has added a third CPD to its portfolio entitled: ‘Industrial metal rainwater systems inspection and maintenance’, which provides the user with best practice advice in the inspection and maintenance of industrial metal rainwater systems
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.
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.
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.
Westwood webinar on demand – Register and watch now!
Register now to watch the webinar, which is hosted by Paul Gibson, national sales manager at WestWood Liquid Technologies.