December 2023
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REGULARS<br />
12 NFRC ROOFING TALK<br />
Ruth Scarrott explains that the support is there to<br />
help contractors make a success of the<br />
recruitment process<br />
42 TOTAL TALK: BRIAN MACK<br />
We put the questions to Brian Mack of EJOT UK,<br />
discussing his career, the colorfast range of<br />
fixings, the importance of R&D and innovation in<br />
fastening solutions, and a whole lot more...<br />
46 KNAUF INSULATION<br />
TECH TALK<br />
Bradley Hirst outlines his top three tips for<br />
maximising space and storing insulation...<br />
49 QI BY QI<br />
As the experts at Quantum Insulation reach their<br />
final column, the team look back at some of the<br />
key events of the past couple of years<br />
INDUSTRY NEWS<br />
06 CHAMPION CROWNED!<br />
The SkillBuild National Finals took place in late November;<br />
find out who took home the Roof Slating & Tiling trophy!<br />
08 IOR & CIOB TAKE TO THE ROAD<br />
CEOs Kay Rose and Caroline Gumble have been discussing<br />
the benefits of the potential integration of IoR into CIOB<br />
SECTIONS:<br />
TOTAL<br />
ROOFING<br />
24<br />
TOTAL<br />
CLADDING<br />
42<br />
TOTAL<br />
INSULATION<br />
46<br />
10<br />
MCS (the Microgeneration<br />
Certification Scheme), the<br />
standards organisation for<br />
small-scale renewable<br />
energy and heat, has<br />
announced it has<br />
surpassed 4,000 MCS<br />
certified contractors.<br />
VEHICLES, TOOLS<br />
& WORKWEAR<br />
54<br />
DECEMBER <strong>2023</strong> TC 5