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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

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