June 2020

Editor’s Comment
MATT DOWNS
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
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The coronavirus and subsequent lockdown have posed challenges the
likes of which we’ve never seen before, testing us physically, mentally
and financially, pulling away so many of the things we took for granted
overnight and forcing us to adapt to new ways of living and working.
And despite the recent welcome news from Build UK that 97% of construction
sites are now back up and running, the new Site Operating Procedures – you
can find guidance and comment on these on p16 and p24 – are said to be
impacting heavily on productivity. As James Talman, Chief Executive of the
NFRC, states on p06: “The new normal is taking its toll on productivity. There
are still teething problems to address, with many members reporting the
impracticalities of the two metre rule for many tasks such as handling heavy
materials and installing rooflights. Travel seems to be a big issue too, not just
in cities but particularly rural areas.”
As you’d expect, this issue includes plenty of comment on the impact of
lockdown and what the future holds for roofing and the wider construction
sector, including our Q&A with contractor Jason Wright (p18); an update from
SIG Roofing on how they’re ensuring contractors have access to materials
(p20); plus Mike Wharton of Complete Roofing Systems gives his views on the
challenges ahead, how to tackle them and the changes required for a more
stable future (p22). But as the roofing sector continues its return to work, we
also have our regular updates on new products and materials; the IoR’s
Stuart Hicks takes a timely look at the issues around dispute resolution (p28);
and pitched roofing consultant John Mercer focuses on the key standards and
practices you should be aware of when it comes to workmanship, design and
installation (p32). So read on for all this and much more!
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