December 2018

Editor’s Comment
MATT DOWNS
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
MATTDOWNS@MEDIA-NOW.CO.UK
07963 330774
COVER PIC:
COURTESY OF
ECO GREEN ROOFS
Brexit; recruitment issues and attracting the next generation;
material price hikes; supply issues; poor payment practices – if
you look back over 2018 and forward to 2019, unfortunately a lot
of the issues that have been impacting our sectors and the wider
construction industry in recent years will continue to do so.
One key influencer, however, for the whole of the construction sector
going forward will be the Hackitt Review. Addressing a number of wideranging
issues, one key theme in the Hackitt Review is competency of
the workforce. This point was made by a number of the contributors to
our issues and trends feature on p.16. Sarah Spink, CEO of LRWA, told
us: “Competence will be another key theme for next year as a result of
the Hackitt report, which will put a spotlight on areas including roofing
design, testing, materials, installation and maintenance”. James
Talman, Chief Executive of the NFRC, also explained the role he feels
RoofCERT will play in delivering competency: “Accreditation will provide
existing operatives with a means to gain essential skills, increase their
technical knowledge and prove their competence to clients.” Stuart Bell
of Polyfoam XPS, however, explained how he believes the Hackitt
Review can change the trend for specified materials such as insulation
being switched during construction and after project-design stage
compliance has been achieved. Stuart told us: “We hope that following
the Hackitt Review, we will begin to see this trend shift in 2019.” So
read on for all this and so much more – and don’t forget to tweet us
@TotContractorUK with what you feel will impact your market in 2019.
A look back at Contractor’s Day: p.06 and 26-27
NEW
A PRIC
C£C£OMP£GET £AY£DA£O£T£D£ARISO £PA ON
£T
Matt
LOW PRICE
An image from ECO Green Roofs’ work on a project in Hampstead. Read
Keith Hills’ article on green roof considerations for city centre projects on p.38.
FOLLOW US @TOTCONTRACTORUK
SIGN UP FOR YOUR WEEKLY E-BLAST AT
WWW.TOTAL-CONTRACTOR.CO.UK
Advertising:
Publishing Director: Andy Dunn
DD: 01892 732 047
Mob: 07963 330777
Email: andydunn@media-now.co.uk
Registered office: 1 Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AU
Commercial Manager: Jake Roxborough
DD: 01892 732 047
Mob: 07956 133314
Email: jakeroxborough@media-now.co.uk
The content of Total Contractor magazine (and website) does not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or publishers and
are the views of its contributors and advertisers. The digital edition may include hyperlinks to third-party content, advertising,
or websites, provided for the sake of convenience and interest. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising
from information in this publication and do not endorse any advertising or products available from external sources. No part
of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. All rights
reserved.
NOW
FROM ONL LY
£3 Y
45
*
per leaf
Including
deliv
very
Supported by:
ORDER 10
TO DELIVERY FROM A FAS
T
T D W
im
a
o
me
yrking s Lead
*
Be choose Made for Trade
G CE Email: bif
Call: 01642 610799
Aluminium Bi-F old Doors olds@madefortrade.co
Fax: 01642 671026
www.madefortrade.co
* Per leaf price is unglazed and may vary depending on size and spec cification of the door. Lead time is based on a standard colour.
DECEMBER 2018 TC 3