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Editor’s Intro MATT DOWNS EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MATTDOWNS@MEDIA-NOW.CO.UK 07963 330774 Feeling you are at a career crossroads? McCormack Partners have been recruiting for never been a better time to pick up the phone Luke McCormack explains more on P40-41 If the last few years in construction have taught us anything, it’s that trying make predictions and forecasts about what lies ahead is a pretty a futile endeavour... But despite this, as it’s the <strong>December</strong> issue and we’ve reached the end of another tricky year, I think it’s always a good opportunity to look back on some of the key events for the sector, and attempt to highlight some of the trends, challenges and opportunities for roofers in 2024. With this in mind, we’ve contacted a whole host of individuals from throughout the roofing and cladding sector supply chain for their thoughts on <strong>2023</strong>, and what might be in store for 2024. As you’d expect, October’s introduction of the Building Safety Act features heavily, and the whole focus on competence, increased responsibilities, improving safety standards and regulatory compliance that stems from this is a key theme in the responses you can read from page 14. Whilst the importance of training and the development of knowledge and skills to raise standards rightly get a big mention, contributors also highlight the opportunities in solar PV, which look set to continue to grow in 2024. Elsewhere in this issue, Ruth Scarrott of NFRC outlines the support available to contractors looking to recruit and retain staff (page 12); Steve Leech of LRWA explains how contractors can benefit from the association’s new initiatives (page 24); Daniel Weait of Marley discusses the Code for Construction Product Information and explains why roofers really need to take note (page 30); we put the questions on all things fixings to Brian Mack of EJOT UK (page 42); and Mike Wyles of Siderise Insulation explains why inspecting and recording passive fire protection installations is so important on page 48, plus much more! Enjoy the issue, and we’d like to wish all our readers and contributors a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year! Matt Cover courtesy of McCormack Partners. Head to page 40 for an update from Luke McCormack. www.mccormack-partners.com FOLLOW US: TOTAL CONTRACTOR MAGAZINE SIGN UP FOR YOUR E-NEWSLETTER 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 Editorial Director Matt Downs DD: 01892 732 047 Mob: 07963 330774 Email: mattdowns@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: 24 With so much change and innovation happening in construction, the LRWA has recently launched regional ‘contractor days.’ Find out more on page 24
Page 1: DECEMBER 2023 Feeling you are at a
Page 5 and 6: REGULARS 12 NFRC ROOFING TALK Ruth
Page 7 and 8: WestWood Liquid Technologies Limite
Page 9 and 10: STILL THE MARKET LEADER PRICE DROP
Page 11 and 12: UNROLL YOUR POTENTIAL Become accred
Page 13 and 14: TAKE YOUR ROOFING BUSINESS TO THE N
Page 15 and 16: “THE NEW COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS
Page 17 and 18: Maximum reliability. Minimum fuss.
Page 19 and 20: “2023 HAS BEEN A YEAR OF REGULATO
Page 21 and 22: “THE LRWA IS POISED TO COLLABORAT
Page 23 and 24: LEARN MORE You may just see a roof.
Page 25 and 26: The Liquid Roofing & Waterproofing
Page 27 and 28: MANUFACTURERS OF PVC SINGLE PLY MEM
Page 29 and 30: Redefining Surfaces. Redefining Pro
Page 32 and 33: Flat Roofing CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
Page 34 and 35: An ever-increasing number of househ
Page 36: Pitched Roofing WE CONTINUE TO INVE
Page 39 and 40: Roofing Updates CCPI FOR JB RED For
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Page 51 and 52: FORMULA HIGH PERFORMANCE MARKETING
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Workwear Choices POOR QUALITY WORKW
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Workwear Choices Continued from pag
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