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October 29, 2026
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has announced Unilin as the headline sponsor for the LRWA Awards 2027, taking place on Wednesday 17 March 2027 at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.
Unilin Insulation is the first associate member of the Association to take on the headline sponsorship. The LRWA’s associate members ...
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October 29, 2026
By Rob Ellinor, Domino Printing Sciences.
Emerging traceability requirements could help create trusted digital records of roofs and roofing materials, accessible long after installation.
New regulations designed to improve building safety, sustainability and accountability will demand significantly improved traceability of materials from design through to deconstruction – with roofing ...
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October 28, 2026
By Megan Ellsworth.
Connecting at the IFD Connection Forum.
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the International Federation of the Roofing Trade’s Connection Forum in Vienna, Austria. The event brought roofing professionals from around the world together to exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges and, most importantly, build relationships. The first ...
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October 28, 2026
By Emma Peterson.
This renovation of seven Cambridge buildings showcases how modern products can be used to honour historic structures.
The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world, with a history that dates back to 1209. Its famous campus draws visitors and students from around the world ...
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As a brand of Tremco CPG U.K., we are recognised internationally for delivering the highest quality waterproofing solutions, supporting customers for the long term to ensure that buildings are watertight, compliant and future-proofed. For over 70 years our market leading systems have positioned us as a single source solution for ...
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Leading Roofing Excellence
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is the largest and most influential roofing trade association in the UK, promoting quality contractors and quality products, ensuring that its members are at the forefront of all roofing developments.
NFRC actively ensures that all members offer high standards of workmanship and ...
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Just as your roof is above all, we place innovation above all. At Tapco Roofing Products, innovation is how we deliver artistically beautiful, authentic, durable roofs. Tapco Roofing Products crafts architectural roof tiles that mirror the natural detail of slate and cedar in all their charm. The memorable elegance, stunning ...
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We are consultants. We are confidants. We are colleagues.
We are Cotney Consulting Group.
Why Cotney?
Join Cotney Consulting Group, where we're more than consultants — your success partners. Cotney is led by John Kenney, a 45-year veteran in roofing business transformation, and offers unparalleled expertise. Kenney's real-world experience in leading multi-million dollar ...
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The gold-standard in drone-powered property data
Obtain accurate, comprehensive roof condition data and measurements – without ever leaving the ground. Complete more roofing jobs in less time, with greater accuracy.
Using Eagleview drones, roofing contractors can quickly and easily capture comprehensive roof data for quick bids, accurate ordering and objective repair estimates.
Capture ...
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October 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
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October 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards return for 2026, and tickets are available now!
Growing in popularity year-on-year, the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards are a sellout event held annually at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. Recognising the incredible achievements of contractors from across the NFRC Scotland region, the event is a chance ...
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November 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
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November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
The global community of building envelope innovators is preparing for one of the most influential events in the built environment. The 21st International Advanced Building Skins Conference and Expo will return to Bern, Switzerland on 3–4 November 2026, bringing together architects, façade specialists, engineers, researchers and construction leaders from across ...
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November 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
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November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
On November 3 + 4 international architects, engineers, scientists and representatives from the construction industry will present new projects and developments in building envelope design at the 21st Advanced Building Skins Conference & Expo in Bern, Switzerland. This conference is the premier international event for innovative building skins, offering high-calibre ...
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November 10, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.
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November 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Come and join in the fun, throw a few arrows, have a few beers – this is networking on another level! As a growing association we are always looking for fun ways to interact with new members and wider networks for the benefit of our sector.
Date: 10th November 2026
Venue: Flight ...
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October 24, 2026
In this Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Paul Leach, national sales manager at Tapco Roofing Products, and Daniel Whelan, general manager and technical advisor at Insullite Ltd., to explore the growing opportunities for composite roofing on low-pitch roofs. They discuss how lightweight composite slate can give contractors ...
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October 14, 2026
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to explore his experience working in the United Kingdom roofing market. John shares how his involvement across the pond has shaped his perspective on roofing practices, workforce development and industry collaboration. Tune in ...
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August 14, 2026
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Sarah Spink, CEO of Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), to recap the 2026 Charity Team Challenge. They reflect on the event's highlights, the impact of supporting LandAid and how the challenge brought the roofing and waterproofing community ...
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August 11, 2026
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips UK, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ruth Scarrott, Head of Careers at NFRC, to break down how roofing businesses can build stronger teams and future leaders. From NFRC’s Climbing the Ladder initiative, they dive into real ways contractors can attract new talent, develop ...
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July 10, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.
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July 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
In this episode of Coffee Conversations®, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by John Kenney, Trent Cotney and former Congressman Denver Riggleman for a dynamic discussion that blends global insight with political perspective. The panel dives into the top global trends influencing the U.S. roofing industry—such as green roofs and sustainability, ...
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