Raising the Standards - Roofing, Social Housing Retrofit & Careers in Wales

Join us for an engaging and informative event hosted in collaboration with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), Welsh Government, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), and wienerberger.

📅 Date: Thursday, 2nd October

📍 Location: James Parsons Building, Byrom Street Campus, LJMU, Liverpool, L3 3AF

🍽️ Lunch will be provided

This event will focus on opportunities in the roofing industry, social housing retrofit, and improving careers across Wales.

• Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

👉 Register now and select your preferred time slot.

📅 Additional Date: An extra session may be added on Wednesday, 15th October, depending on demand. To express interest in attending on this date, please contact Abi Lewis at [email protected].

wienerberger have teamed up with LJMU to create ‘living labs’, allowing the energy performance of typical housing stock to be continuously measured as different retrofit components are installed, such as heating, solar panels, insulation and roof tiles. Furthermore, to address the national retrofit challenge wienerberger have launched Renatus “born again” in Latin. A people first approach where our expert inhouse team of architects and designers can support social housing providers to achieve the necessary EPC certification. From survey and assessment through to design and specification, all backed up by the wienerberger warranty.

Talks will include;

NFRC - Improving roofing contractor compliance, reducing risk, and providing homeowner confidence through Trustmark.

wienerberger – Improving the lives of social housing tenants through increased quality, safety, and energy efficient retrofit.

Addressing the skills gap - Setting the foundation for a more sustainable and skilled future in roofing across Wales.

You will also get chance to hear about the latest academic insights and research as well as tour the recently retrofitted LJMU Test Houses.

• Roofing professionals and contractors
• Social housing providers and stakeholders
• Students and career-seekers interested in a future in roofing and construction
• Anyone interested in supporting and improving the roofing sector in Wales

You’ll leave equipped with practical insights and industry knowledge that will help support both your business and the future of roofing in Wales.

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