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NFRC Scotland, the UK's largest trade association for the roofing industry, is continuing to push the skills agenda forward in an effort to combat the growing skills crisis facing the sector. The organisation's efforts to promote roofing skills and training opportunities have recently received significant recognition across Scottish political and civic life.
Political & Industry Recognition
In recent weeks, the NFRC's work has been highlighted through multiple channels:
• Parliamentary Activity: The organisation was commended in a Scottish Parliamentary motion for its role in the Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival. On 18 September 2025, MSPs debated the issue, with Gordon MacDonald MSP highlighting the new National 5 qualification work, and Carol Mochan MSP raising concerns about the lack of roofing training provision in South Scotland. A day later, Foysol Choudhury MSP questioned the Scottish Government on plans for a sustainable model to roll out the National 5 Creative Industries courses in roof slating.
• Political Engagement: Euan Stainbank MP attended the Lock 16 Stakeholder Engagement event on 19 September 2025, where he discussed the skills shortage with Scott Miller, Managing Director of Compass Roofing Ltd.
• Awards: NFRC Scotland and its contributing Members have been mentioned in a submission for the COSLA Excellence Awards for their work on the Build Your Future campaign and the National 5 qualification.
Looking ahead, NFRC Scotland and its Members will continue to inspire the next generation through a series of skills demonstrations and events:
– 6 October 2025: Skills demonstration at Leith Academy.
– 27 October 2025: Participation in Edinburgh Castle Heritage Careers Week.
– 28 October 2025: Skills demonstrations at Bo'ness Academy and The Engine Shed, Stirling.
– 3–4 November 2025: Skills demonstration at St Augustine's RC High School, Edinburgh.
– 18 November 2025: Skills demonstration at Currie High School, Edinburgh.
The organisation's commitment extends to celebrating industry excellence at the Scottish Roofing Awards on 24 October 2025.
An NFRC spokesperson stated that the organisation remains committed to ensuring roofing skills are recognised as "vital to Scotland's future construction workforce".
