June 2020

Industry News
ROLE MODEL
RECOGNITION
Simon Dixon, NFRC Training and Technical
Manager, has been shortlisted for the UK
Construction Week Role Model 2020
awards.
The UKCW Role
Model awards
aim to showcase
the diverse range
of talent in the
construction
industry to Simon Dixon, NFRC Training &
Technical Manager.
inspire the next
generation of construction professionals.
Simon has worked in the roofing industry for
almost 40 years, 22 of which have been in
roof training, having started his career as an
apprentice slater.
Bob Richardson, NFRC Head of Technical,
commented: “I am delighted that Simon has
been shortlisted for this prestigious award in
recognition of everything he has done to
promote quality in roof training to the next
generation. Simon doesn’t do it for the glory,
but for his desire to inspire others and after
40 years in the industry he is very deserving
of this recognition.”
He added: “Simon had critical involvement in
establishing the first-ever Roofing Hub and
has advocated for the industry in schools and
colleges across the country. From his
involvement with the T-level Panel creating
new technical qualifications for construction,
to his expert judging at Skill Build, Simon has
been at the forefront of promoting our
sector.”
He concluded: “I am sure the roofing
community will join me and the NFRC in
wishing Simon all the best for the awards
later this year.”
More news, updates and interviews at www.total-contractor.co.uk
ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ROOFING HEROES!
Roofers across the UK have undoubtedly faced a
challenging few months with the ongoing Covid-
19 pandemic, but SIG Roofing is seeking to
highlight the fantastic work still being carried out
across the sector as it launches the search for
this year’s ‘Local Hero’.
The annual award, which is handed out by SIG Roofing
Nominate your Local Hero from the roofing sector.
at the UK Roofing Awards (taking place on 2nd October
2020), recognises roofers who have gone above and Stuart Base, Marketing Director at SIG Roofing,
beyond the call of duty, carrying out truly exceptional said: “The NFRC UK Roofing Awards is a
work for customers, charity or the wider community. cornerstone event of the roofing industry calendar,
and the Local Hero Award is always among the
The nominations for the awards are open until
most hotly anticipated categories. This year’s
31st August and give satisfied customers, friends,
award will be particularly significant, as roofers
family or beneficiaries a rare opportunity to shine a
across the UK have faced up to some truly
spotlight on their roofing hero. Open to roofing
exceptional circumstances to continue delivering
contractors working at businesses of 15 or less
the fantastic work and community spirit which
employees, nominations can be made for a
truly does the sector proud.
multitude of reasons, including charity fundraising,
dedicating their time to helping others, contributing “Every year, we are so inspired by the exceptional
their roofing skills to those in need, voluntary work work – both roofing related and for the wider
with young or disadvantaged people, or saving a community – our nominees deliver. Deciding
life or someone from physical harm.
which entries to shortlist is never easy, but we
can’t wait to hear about some of the fantastic
In total, a shortlist of three roofing contractors will
examples of roofing excellence from across the
make it to the final in London, with the winner
past year, and look forward to seeing the winner
being announced during the UK Roofing Awards in
crowned in October.”
front of a crowd of peers and industry
professionals. Each and every nomination To nominate your Local Hero visit
received is reviewed by a panel of SIG Roofing https://www.sigroofing.co.uk/local-hero/localhero-form/
and fill out the application form or
employees and NFRC representatives with the
standard of entries increasing each year.
ask for more details at your SIG Roofing Branch.
REVISED GUIDANCE FROM MCRMA
The Metal Cladding and Roofing
sealants. The document discusses the principal
Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has approaches of the widely used fabrication fixing
published a revised edition of its aluminium methodologies of dead fix and floating fix,
fabrications guidance document titled: examines the effects of thermal movement and
Aluminium fabrications: A guide to good provides guidance on correct fastener
practice.
specification.
The 24-page document provides theoretical and The guidance document can be downloaded
practical guidance in the design and specification from the MCRMA website at:
of aluminium fabrication, including fasteners and www.mcrma.co.uk
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