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Editor’s Intro MATT DOWNS EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MATTDOWNS@MEDIA-NOW.CO.UK 07963 330774 The Air To The Throne Whilst each year brings new challenges for the construction sector, the issue around skills, recruitment into the sector and retaining labour is one that persists year on year. The task becomes even harder when it’s about keeping traditional trades such as roof slating and tiling alive. But that’s what the Build Your Future initiative, launched by the West Lothian Construction Forum, which is Chaired by Jamie Taylor, Owner of Taylor Roofs, is trying to do. Jamie’s company Taylor Roofs has joined forces with other trades to showcase their traditional skills to 60 second and third year pupils at Armadale Academy. Announcing the pilot scheme, which took place on 30th January, Jamie explained: “It’s vital that we try our hardest to keep the traditional skills alive. The idea behind this programme is that we give the youngsters an insight into construction and what a career in the industry might look like for them.” And that’s the key to initiatives like this, showcasing the skill involved in roofing and construction and piquing the youngsters’ interest at the right time; planting that seed that construction can be a welcoming sector where you can grow and develop, and ultimately enjoy a rewarding career. And it stands to reason that if we consistently we get more volunteers from roofing into schools around the UK, we’ll get more motivated new entrants choosing – rather than falling into – a career in roofing in the years to come. You can read more about The Build Your Future initiative at total-contractor.co.uk. Elsewhere in this issue, as James Talman explains on page 16, challenges around labour is also one of the areas NFRC is looking to tackle in <strong>2024</strong>, alongside poor payment practices and preparing for the impact of increased competency requirements; Bradley Hirst of Knauf Insulation answers key Qs around embodied carbon and sustainability (p38); and we discuss PPE and workwear with the team at Carhartt (p44), plus much more! Matt Front cover courtesy of A Proctor Group. Proctor Air is the new air and vapour permeable, highly water resistant roofing underlay from A Proctor Group. Find out more on page 36. www.proctorgroup.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 730890 Mob: 07963 330777 Email: andydunn@media-now.co.uk Registered office: 1 Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AU Editorial Director Matt Downs DD: 01892 730890 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: 48 Makita has added a range of heated base-layers to its offering to keep contractors warm on site. Find out more in our Tools & Workwear updates from page 48.
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Page 11 and 12: NORTHWEST ALUMINIUM REBRANDS & STRE
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