News & Insights

The Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTC) framework has now been published by the Building Safety Regulator. Find out what the new requirements mean for CPS contractors, and access the guidance and resources available to support you.

NFRC CPS welcomes the publication of the Building Safety Regulator's Mandatory Technical Competencies, marking a major step forward for competence across the roofing industry.

NFRC CPS is introducing a new inspection management platform, Joblogic, to improve how inspections are scheduled, coordinated and monitored. This is the first in a series of tools designed to support the delivery of the new Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTC) framework.

In our ongoing series, our Technical Compliance Manager, Trevor Atkinson, shares practical guidance on common areas of non-compliance identified during CPS inspections. This edition focuses on roofing felt and underlay, helping you choose the right product and install it correctly the first time.

NFRC Competent Person Scheme (NFRC CPS) is aware of the ongoing investigation being undertaken by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into suspected anti-competitive conduct relating to the supply of roofing contracts within the Education sector.

This year, we want to hear from you more than ever. As compliance rules change and enforcement becomes stricter, we want to know how we can best support you and ensure the Competent Person Scheme continues to benefit you.

There are only two principal designer roles on a construction site that are required by law. This article breaks down the principal designer roles that you need to be aware of in order to stay compliant.

A fixing specification is more than a technical requirement, it’s what ensures a roof is installed correctly, performs as intended, and stands up to the demands of its environment for years to come.

This guide helps roofing contractors prepare the required documentation and evidence before a premises audit. Having these documents organised and readily available will help the audit run smoothly and demonstrate compliance with health, safety, and training requirements.

Tanya Cooper named in Trade Association Forum's Powerlist in honour of International Women's Day 2026.

2026 marks a pivotal year for the NFRC Competent Person Scheme as we embark on year one of an ambitious three-year strategy that will strengthen compliance, improve competency assurance and lay the foundations for sustainable and long-term growth.

In our series of articles, our Technical Compliance Manager, Trevor Atkinson, will highlight some of the most common technical non-compliances identified during inspections and provide practical guidance to help you get it right first time. We’re kicking off the series with a focus on batten installation, sharing key tips on how to avoid issues and ensure your work meets the required standards during CPS inspections.

As Trevor settles into his new role as Head of Technical Compliance, we caught up with him to find out how he's getting on and learn about his plans for standardising inspections.

We are delighted to welcome Trevor Atkinson to the NFRC Competent Person Scheme team, joining us today as our new Head of Technical Compliance.

Andy King, founder of AL King Roofing, has dedicated over five decades to the roofing industry. Having worked his way up from an apprentice to National President of the NFRC, Andy now serves as the Chairman of the Competent Person Scheme (CPS) board. In this interview, he shares his unique perspective on the challenges facing professional contractors today, the critical importance of raising industry standards, and the future of the Competent Person Scheme.

George Ashbrook, MD of his family business talks to us about expanding outside of roofing services, what brings him joy at work and how being a CPS contractor helps to make life easier.

It's always best to be prepared with adequate roofing records, in case we or LABC ask for them. Our technical team have outlined the best approach to maintaining good records, along with a downloadable checklist to keep you on track.

Chris Copson talks to us about the history of AES Roofing and taking over his father's legacy.

Roofing projects over £50k are classed as high-value works. These works carry additional responsibilities due to their complexity, scale and regulatory scrutiny they might attract. We have put together this guide to support CPS registered contractors in self-certifying high-value retrofit works.