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I V Editor’s Comment MATT DOWNS EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MATTDOWNS@MEDIA-NOW.CO.UK 07963 330774 Last month I got the chance to sit down with Jon Vanstone, Chair of RoofCERT, to talk about the new accreditation scheme for the roofing sector and find out where it’s currently at, discuss the impact it could potentially have on the sector, plus hear how they will drive up-take. After a soft launch in 2017, the term RoofCERT has been about for some time, but up until recently it’s fair to say a real understanding of what it is or how it will work has been at best patchy. But as Jon explained, the stakes were too high to rush and risk getting such a colossal undertaking like this wrong. He explained: “We’d loved to have solved it overnight, but the fact is by taking time, talking to people and by continuously looking at what we are doing, we’ve got a better product.” FOLLOW US @TOTCONTRACTORUK SIGN UP FOR YOUR E-NEWSLETTER AT WWW.TOTAL-CONTRACTOR.CO.UK COVER PIC: COURTESY OF SIG DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Above: Paul Jacobs, SIG Design & Technology’s Installation and Training Manager, explains how project planning can help you avoid surprises – p60. From the outside looking in, it’s easy to expect RoofCERT to be the silver bullet that will remedy all the ills that the sector faces, but we need to be realistic and appreciate this will be a gradual process, but over time RoofCERT can undoubtedly help address the issues around recruitment of skilled workers, perception both within construction and externally, help improve working practices and ultimately place the roofing operative and wider sector in a stronger position to tackle the many challenges construction continues to face. No matter what level you’re at in your roofing career, RoofCERT is something worth getting behind. As Jon explained: “We have a number of issues as a sector – and it’s not unique to roofing – but roofing has actually put its name to this and said we’re going to do something about this.” Let’s make sure that it is something that has a positive, long-term impact on the sector going forward. Read the full interview with Jon from p26. FROM A ONL * £345 LY per leaf Including delivery Matt Advertising: Publishing Director: Andy Dunn DD: 01892 732 047 Mob: 07963 330777 Email: andydunn@media-now.co.uk Registered office: 1 Forstal Road, Aylesbury, 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. Supported by: Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors make smarter the choice T Quote turnaround within hours Up to 1200mm sash widths 10 A D Working ays Lea ad Time ORDER TO DELIVER LIVERY FROM A FAST N L IN A LAND A UK M M U DE ITE S T D DEL E ERY* E R Stock colours : White, Black, Grey, Grey on White * Per leaf price is unglazed and may vary depending on size and specification of the door. Lead time is based on a standard colour. Postcode restrictions apply Email: sales@madef efortrade.co Ca all: 01642 610799 Fax: 01642 671026 www w.madefortrade.co OCTOBER <strong>2019</strong> TC 3