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The latest news, technical information, health and safety advice and a touch of gossip for the UK roofing industry. Brought to you by NFRC, the UK's largest professional roofing trade association. Hosted by Philip Campbell and Pip Applegate.
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This podcast by the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) provides a mixture of content and analysis of the issues impacting the industry, along with engaging interviews of industry leaders, experts and analysts that will provide unique perspectives on the industry today. The podcast examines the big issues driving the window, door and skylight industry in an environment of constantly changing business conditions, political developments and consumer preferences.
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RoofTop was originally started in 2020 to help communicate with the UK roofing sector in the midst of Covid. In this podcast, we review some of the key themes which have been presented over the past 17 episodes of RoofTop. There are some fantastic discussions and points covered by our special guests, and so we are encouraging listeners to recap on …
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As we approach the end of the tax year we talk through some of the up-coming tax changes on the horizon with Wendy Bradley, author of the JTC Newsline. In this podcast we discuss the upcoming rise to National Insurance Contributions, COVID Sick Pay and Making Tax Digital amongst other topics.Από τον NFRC
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In this episode we interview Professor Patrick James, Professor of Energy and Buildings at the University of Southampton. Professor James is the author a new report commissioned by the NFRC Charitable Trust, Future (P)roof—Building resilience of roofing technologies in a changing climate. We discuss the importance of this research with Professor Ja…
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The NFRC/Glenigan State of the Industry Survey for Q3 2021 found that over three quarters of roofing contractors are now facing recruitment difficulties, and skill shortages had become as much as a concern as material availability. NFRC’s Head of Careers, Ruth Scarrott, joins us for this episode of the podcast to discuss what can be done about this…
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What is expected to happen to the roofing and construction industry in Q4 2021 and into 2022? Will workloads continue to rise? What will happen with material shortages and prices? What sectors are likely to grow the most? Which regions? We discuss all these questions and more with the Economics Director at Glenigan, Alan Wilen…
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In this episode, we are joined by Lee Jones, Head of Manufacturer Solutions at NBS. Lee helps businesses in their adoption of digital technologies within the construction sector. Lee talks to us about how the pandemic has fast-tracked the construction industry’s move to digital and what this means for the future of the industry. We discuss how digi…
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Net Zero Special The UK has a legally binding target to reach ‘net-zero’ carbon emissions by 2050. What is meant by net-zero, and what does it mean for the roofing industry? The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has tried to make this more tangible for construction by setting out a framework of nine principles based around the three themes of t…
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In this episode of RoofTop NFRC Chief Executive, James Talman interviews the highly esteemed civil and structural engineer Dr Bill Chan. Bill has played a critical role in the development of various UK, European and US standards, particularly in the roofing industry since 1971. In 2019 he was awarded the NFRC Pin of Honour for services to the roofi…
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Ahead of World Green Roof Day on 6 June 2021, we interviewed green roof expert and former UK Roofing Award judge, Dusty Gedge. Dusty is the president of the European Federation of Green Roof Associations (EFB) and founder of Livingroofs.org, and is a recognised authority, designer and consultant on green roofs and green infrastructure. In the podca…
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This episode features Emma Lindsay, Director of Criminal Enforcement at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Emma discusses the work the CMA undertakes to raise awareness of competition law in the construction industry, and in particular, what lessons can be learnt from the recent CMA case in the lead industry. Links to useful information f…
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Did you know that the UK saw a 53 per cent decline in the swift population between 1995 and 2016? Swifts tend to nest in gaps high-up on homes and in other buildings, and when these buildings are refurbished, these swifts have nowhere to nest. The good news is we are working with the RSPB to help do our bit to reverse the decline, by helping to rai…
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The way VAT is collected in the construction industry is going to radically change on 1st March 2021. On this ‘tax special’ episode we interview NFRC’s tax partner Liz Bridge from the Joint Taxation Committee all about the changes. Liz talks us through everything you need to know about Reverse Charge VAT, what you need to do prepare and where you c…
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In this episode, we interview the Deputy Director for Construction at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Fergus Harradence about the UK government’s new ‘Construction Playbook’. The is the government’s blueprint of how it intends to procure public sector construction projects going forward – from schools, to hospitals to p…
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In this bumper Christmas special, NFRC CEO James Talman interviews the CEO of the German Roofing Contractors Association (ZDVH). James discusses with Ulrich the professional reputation roofing has in Germany and what the UK can learn from Germany in this regard. They also review 2020 from both a UK and German perspective and look ahead to 2021.…
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In the latest episode of RoofTop—the only dedicated roofing podcast in the UK—we interview ‘construction coach’ and mentor, Maria Coulter. Maria is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor who works with SMEs and micro-businesses to help them to maximise their profits and stand out from their competition.Από τον NFRC
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In this episode, we discuss safe winter working during the pandemic, which regions of the UK are construction 'hotspots' upcoming changes to the way the self-employed are taxed, as well as a the fire risk of ‘CLASP’ school building and the NFRC’s recent guidance on this. We also interview the NFRC's Head of Qualifications and Standards, Richard Mil…
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We interview the esteemed Professor Noble Francis, Economic Director at the Construction Products Association (CPA). Noble talks us through the most recent Construction Scenarios published by the CPA, and what this could mean for the roofing industry. Do listen and share with your colleagues.Από τον NFRC
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News and information about the UK roofing industry from NFRC plus interview with NFRC CEO James Talman on the industry including how it has coped with the Covid-19 outbreak and his ambitions for the future.Από τον NFRC
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In this episode, WDMA’s Steve Orlowski sits down with Scott Hanlon, Director of Programs with the National Fenestration Rating Council to discuss a new program to streamline energy performance testing of windows, doors, and skylights. Hanlon will cover how the new methodology leverages the simulation process that it has used for three decades produ…
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In this episode, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien and Kevin McKenney discuss the outlook for industry policy issues in Washington for the remainder of the year. Then Mike talks with Michelle Nissen of AmesburyTruth about some of the trends in the hardware industry and her perspective on the state of the window and door industry.…
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Episode 13: John Burns Real Estate Consulting Interview; Proposed Canadian Formaldehyde Regs
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In this episode, Mike O’Brien talks with John Burns of John Burns Real Estate Consulting about his market outlook and his firm’s “window and door hotness index.” The WDMA’s Kevin McKenney and Steve Orlowski discuss the potential implications of proposed Canadian formaldehyde regulations on U.S. manufacturers.…
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In this episode, WDMA’s Jeff Inks talks with Dr. Robert Tenent about current NREL R&D projects. Then WDMA’s Mike O’Brien and Kevin McKenney have a discussion policy issues dominating the agenda in Washington, including tariffs, trade, energy and taxes and what to expect this fall in Washington.
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In this episode, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien talks with Brad Farnsworth of The Farnsworth Group about the 2019 WDMA Market Study results. Then Mike has a conversation with Jaye Schroeder of Franklin Adhesives and Polymers about the latest trends in adhesives and their use in the industry.
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In this episode, WDMA’s Jeff Inks talks with Marvin’s Brad Fevold about rating products using the WDMA I.S.11, the Industry Standard for Analytical Method for Design Pressure Ratings of Fenestration Products. Then WDMA’s Mike O’Brien talks with Greg Jansen from Stiles Machinery about innovations and trends in the use of machinery in the industry.…
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A important subject for all companies in the industry is how to foster a better safety culture. WDMA’s Mike O’Brien talks with Regina McMichael, CSP, about how companies can move from a compliance-driven safety culture to more humanity-based safety solutions that improve safety and employee retention at the same time. The author of “The Safety Trai…
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As the building season kicks into high gear, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien has an in-depth discussion with Craig Webb, president of Webb Analytics and the former editor-in-chief of Remodeling magazine. They discuss key takeaways from the recent Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Remodeling report, the attributes of successful remodelers, the dramatic i…
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With the shutdown over, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien and Kevin McKenney discuss the outlook for many of the critical issues that could impact the window, door and skylight industry. From trade and tariffs to energy policy to regulatory policy and emerging state issues, Mike and Kevin discuss what the current situation is and what may have the best chances o…
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Jeff Inks, WDMA’s Sr. VP of Advocacy, talks with Jeff Baker of WESTLab Canada about proposed federal requirements in Canada on energy efficiency. Then, Steve Orlowski, WDMA’s Sr. Director of Standards and Technical Activities, has a conversation with David Claypool of Lexington Manufacturing about how they are fulfilling the need for engineered com…
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Episode 5: NAHB Chief Economist on the Residential/Remodeling Outlook; CDS Logistics Interview
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WDMA CEO Mike O’Brien talks with NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz about the outlook for the residential/remodeling market. Then he has a discussion with Mike Heary of CDS Logistics about transportation issues.
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WDMA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney discusses the results and impact of the Midterm Elections with Jordan Stoick, Vice President of Government Relations for the National Association of Manufacturers. WDMA CEO Mike O’Brien has a conversation with Tom Himmel of the RiteScreen Company about trends in screen manufacturing.…
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WDMA CEO Mike O’Brien talks with AIA Chief EconomistKermit Baker about the outlook for the commercial/multifamily market. Then he has a discussion with John Zadro of Omniglass SCT about fiberglass fenestration. The episode wraps up with a NAFTA/tariff update.
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WDMA CEO Mike O’Brien discusses the results of the recent WDMA 2018 Market Studies with Brad Farnsworth of the Farnsworth Group. Then he has a discussion with Mitch Lewandowski of Soft Tech about technology trends and developments in the industry.
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In this episode, WDMA CEO, Michael O’Brien, talks with the association’s Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, about all the recent trade and tariff developments in Washington, what’s ahead in Congress and the possible impact of the midterm elections. O’Brien then has a discussion with HOPPE North American CEO, Jeff Shilakis, about curren…
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