‘An increasing population and the nation’s less than helpful appetite for secondary residences has seen the demand for new builds soar, increasing the need for skilled tradespeople such as bricklayers and carpenters.’

‘In August, a news story in Total Contractor about the NFRC backing the Samaritans’ Real People, Real Stories campaign caught my eye. The campaign aims to encourage men battling mental health issues to…

On the 14th July, central government announced a new package of measures for higher technical education which will build on its previous efforts to transform technical and vocational education in Britain.

Designed to help plug the skills gap, these measures…

The problems actually began for construction back in February with bad weather – the wettest month since Met Office records began in 1862.

Large parts of the country were under water following heavy rainfall, which helped send the…

The old adage “prepare for the worst and hope for the best” accurately sums up why contractors have insurance, but the level of cover we require can be a bit baffling.

Ensuring you are insured is all very well…

Last month the shocking impact that poor payment practices have on small business owners was revealed in a survey which found 92% of respondents facing problems as a result.

You have done the work, provided the service, supplied the goods, but you’re still waiting for the…

Cowboy builders; rogue traders; rip-off roofers. They all give our profession a bad name.

So much so, in fact, that last year a study by the Federation of Master Builders revealed that these charlatans are causing a third of homeowners to put off making home improvements.

This came swiftly in the…

We have pledged our support for a four-year accreditation programme focused on ensuring best practice across the sector.
We are now a member of RoofCERT, funded by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).
The programme aims to establish an industry recognised ​accreditation standard for a roofing…

For people cooped up in offices during the summer, the idea of working outside when the mercury is rising sounds ideal. But actually, many roofers find that the heat can bring with it a number of difficult challenges. Jackie looks at how to weather the season and ensure that you…