THE RESULTS of a recent online survey have revealed an urgent need for sun protection awareness training within the roofing industry. The survey, conducted by SIG Roofing in partnership with SKCIN, a national charity specialising in the prevention and early detection of skin cancer, showed that: Over 95% of roofers reported repeated sunburn due to working
Jack Costello, Garland UK Technical Manager GARLAND UK Technical Manager Jack Costello shares his expert insights on retrofitting unsafe cladding and facade projects, best practices for assessing their replacement and the key considerations for specification. Assessing Cladding Replacement Before determining a cladding replacement option, it is crucial to determine whether the replacement is necessary. A
THE A. PROCTOR GROUP is moving into the world of podcasting with the launch of ‘The Proctor Podcast’. Hosted by Managing Director Keira Proctor, and promising to discuss all things construction, episodes are available on all of the usual podcasting platforms. Each one features a blend of information, inspiration and entertainment, keeping listeners abreast of the
SOPREMA, a global leader in waterproofing, roofing, thermal and acoustic insulation solutions, has announced that its innovative DuoFlex hot melt single pour system has received UK BBA (British Board of Agrément) accreditation. This esteemed accreditation endorses DuoFlex for a variety of applications including weatherproofing inverted roofs, zero fall roofs, roof gardens, blue roof specifications in
A MAN WAS spared jail after carrying out unsafe roof work on his own home in Manchester. In August 2020, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) served enforcement notices in relation to work being carried out from an unsafe scaffold at the property in Old Trafford. The scaffold was subsequently dismantled, and work put on
ON WEDNESDAY 3 July, SPRA will present a high-level industry panel discussion. It will be hosted by Chair of the SPRA Technical Committee, Nigel Blacklock, and feature guests Peter Caplehorn and Amanda Long. Key topics for discussion will be the Building Safety Act; Code for Construction Product Information; industry insurance; and building control. SPRA Industry
THE LATEST MCS data shows that the number of certified small-scale renewables installed in the UK has surpassed 1.8 million. The figures from the MCS renewables certification scheme show that May is the best month of the year so far with over 19,000 certified installations. Ian Rippin CEO MCS 2024 Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS,
A HERO ROOFER rescued a man from a burning building after an explosion at a semi-detached house. Kayfee Hameed, 45, from Middlesbrough, was driving along Kirkland Walk in the town when he saw the wrecked house on fire. Rescue Mission Stopping his car just after the explosion happened, Kayfee spotted a man trapped beneath rubble
THE TOTAL NUMBER of construction insolvencies in April 2024 was 4,401, according to official figures from the Insolvency Service. This is a 7.6% increase on the 4,089 insolvencies recorded in April 2023, and a 36.8% increase on the 3,218 in 2019. Construction Insolvencies Up 7% Construction has the highest rate of insolvency in the latest figures.
THE LIQUID ROOFING and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has announced two new directors are joining its board. Robert Whitton from Emperor Roofing and Richard Aldred from Sika have become new board directors, following a formal vote by members at the LRWA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). A former subcontractor, Robert has been working in flat roofing since 2004.
