NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is proud to continue our support by leading the roofing element of the competition. 

Seven competitors will compete in the first regional heat, held at SIMIAN Risk, with over 40 others waiting to tackle the challenge in the following heats, set to take place at Dundee and Angus College, Exeter College, Preston College, Newcastle College, and Leeds College of Building. 

Three sponsors, SIG Roofing, Glidevale Protect, and SR Timber, have kindly donated the materials for each of the heats. Their generous donations ensure competitors have the best opportunity and all the materials they need to complete the task. 

Each heat will be held under the expert eye of the judging team, which is made up of three experienced roofers–Bob Coutts, Andy Rowlands, and Matt Timby—who will be looking for quality craftsmanship, accuracy, technical abilities, time management, problem-solving, and skills working under pressure. 

Eight finalists will be chosen to compete nationally in the finals, which will be held in November and attract large crowds to see the competition unfold. 

Ben Rowlands, NFRC slating, tiling, and training technical manager, said: “SkillBuild is a competition that encourages individuals to achieve their best potential in their trade. It’s a great tool for employers and colleges to put their best talent forward and gain recognition for their skills.  

“NFRC is proud to continue its longstanding support of SkillBuild, and everyone extends their gratitude to the sponsors who have generously contributed to the regional heats. 

“We wish every competitor the best of luck in securing their place in the finals.” 

John Mellor, head of marketing at Glidevale Protect, added: “As a business committed to supporting roofing professionals at every stage of their careers, we’re delighted to be involved in the SkillBuild competition.  

“Encouraging young talent and helping to develop skills in roofing is vital to the future of the industry and by providing our Protect VP400 pitched roofing underlay, we’re ensuring that competitors get hands-on experience with high-quality materials that meet the demands of real-world roofing projects.”