NFRC

What NFRC does

NFRC (The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited) is the UK's largest roofing trade association, operating as a member-owned non-profit from its London headquarters at 31 Worship Street. It serves over 1,350 members across three primary segments: roofing contractors, roofing manufacturers and merchants, and property owners/specifiers seeking vetted contractors. The organisation functions as a community-led GTM motion, aggregating a fragmented industry into a single collective voice for advocacy, technical guidance, and skills development.

The service portfolio is structured around contractor discovery (trade and supplier member directories), professional accreditation (RoofCERT as the UK's only national roofing accreditation scheme, the National Heritage Roofing Contractors Register, and the NFRC Competent Person Scheme for self-certification against building regulations), industry knowledge (a Knowledge Hub, technical publications, and a free BSI Publications Library for members), and career support (Roofing Careers Service, NVQ assessments, and SkillBuild competitions). Flagship events include the UK Roofing Awards and Scottish Roofing Awards. Underlying technology is operational rather than differentiated: ReadyMembership CRM, Mailchimp, Survey Monkey, and a static web platform, with no AI/ML or proprietary platform layer.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership subscriptions across trade, supplier, and service-provider tiers, supplemented by event sponsorship and ticket sales (15+ named manufacturing sponsors at the UK Roofing Awards), technical publications, and meeting room hire at the London HQ. NFRC maintains formal regulatory engagement with the Building Safety Regulator, the Health and Safety Executive, the Construction Products Association, and the British Board of Agrément, and is actively developing competency frameworks under the Building Safety Act. Governance is member-led, with an elected President (57th, Colin McCorquodale, from October 2024) and Group CEO James Talman.

Name

NFRC

Legal name

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited

Website

https://nfrc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NFRC is the UK's largest roofing trade association, serving over 1,350 contractor, manufacturer, and merchant members with directories, technical guidance, competency accreditation, advocacy, and flagship industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: NFRC generates revenue through membership fees from trade members (contractors), supplier members (manufacturers/merchants), and service provider members. Membership packages provide access to technical documents, guidance, events, and member benefits.
2. Meeting Room Hire: NFRC offers meeting room hire services at its London headquarters. Rates range from £200-600+VAT per half or full day depending on room configuration. Members receive 20% discounts. Additional revenue from catering and technology services.
3. Technical Publications: NFRC produces technical publications covering numerous roofing disciplines. Documents are available free to members or require purchasing through the shop for non-members.
4. Events and Awards: Revenue from UK Roofing Awards and Scottish Roofing Awards events, including sponsorship, ticket sales, and associated branding opportunities.
5. BSI Publications Access: NFRC members receive free access to a library of BSI publications including BS 6229, BS 8000, and BS 5534 as a member benefit. This adds value to membership while driving member retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NFRC is the UK's largest roofing trade association, providing membership services, industry representation, and standards advocacy to over 1,350 member roofing contractors, manufacturers, and merchants. It operates subsidiary certification and training schemes (NFRC CPS, RoofCERT, Roofing Careers Service, National Heritage Roofing Contractors Register), publishes technical guidance, hosts national and regional awards, and maintains trade and supplier member directories for buyers and specifiers.

Product overview

NFRC operates as the UK's largest roofing trade association offering a portfolio of member-focused services organized around four core areas: contractor discovery (Find a Member directories for trade members and suppliers), professional development (competency schemes including NFRC CPS self-certification, RoofCERT accreditation, and the National Heritage Roofing Contractors Register), industry knowledge (a comprehensive Knowledge Hub with technical guidance, standards, regulations, and a BSI Publications Library), and career support (the Roofing Careers Service, NVQ assessments, and SkillBuild competition). The federation also organizes flagship events including the UK Roofing Awards and Scottish Roofing Awards, operates meeting room hire facilities at its London headquarters, and runs campaigns like Safe2Torch on safety topics. The overall structure is a membership-based association providing bundled services rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CPS): Scheme allowing registered roofers to self-certify that their roof refurbishment work meets the latest building regulations
• Roofing Careers Service
• UK Roofing Awards
• RoofCERT
• National Heritage Roofing Contractors Register

Products and services

• Trade Member Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 guests at UK Roofing Awards 2026 from UK, Europe, and United States
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the wider NFRC Group, NFRC CPS allows registered roofers to self-certify that their roof refurbishment work meets the latest building regulations, saving contractors time and money.
• RoofCERTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UK's only national roofing accreditation scheme providing individuals with recognition and proof of their skill set, helping to professionalise the industry and prove competence to employers and clients.
• UK Roofing Awards SponsorsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual awards event sponsored by Radmat Building Products (Headline Sponsor), Recticel Insulation UK, SIG Roofing, Bauder, BMI UK & Ireland, Calder Industrial Materials, CUPA PIZARRAS, Harrowden Turf, Glidevale Protect, ICB Group, Kingspan Insulation, Mastic Asphalt Council, Marley, ROCKWOOL UK, Unilin Insulation, and VELUX UK.
• ReadyMembershipcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM and database service provider for NFRC member management. ReadyMembership provides membership software platform for NFRC operations.
• MailchimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party email service provider used by NFRC to deliver publications, weekly email updates, and event details to members. Statistics around email opening and clicks are gathered to improve content.
• British Board of Agrément (BBA)majorOthersNFRC maintains close engagement with BBA regarding UKAS accreditation suspension and its impact on member certification. NFRC is liaising with BBA, UKAS, and Construction Products Association to push for resolution.
• Construction Products Association (CPA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFRC coordinates with CPA on construction products reform white paper responses and works together on industry policy matters affecting roofing and cladding.
• Building Safety Regulator (BSR)majorOthersNFRC engages with the Building Safety Regulator under the Building Safety Act, participating in stakeholder briefings and developing competency frameworks for roofing and rainscreen cladding.
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)majorOthersNFRC participates in HSE initiatives including the ten-year 'Protecting People and Places' strategy and Building Safety Regulator oversight.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Federation of Master Builders: UK construction trade association providing vetted member directories, technical standards, and advocacy for builders. Directly comparable to NFRC as a UK trade federation offering membership, accreditation (FMB Master Bond), and policy voice for construction trades.
• Builders Merchants Federation (BMF): UK trade association representing merchants and suppliers in the building materials sector. Comparable to NFRC's supplier/manufacturer membership tier, with overlapping supplier members and parallel industry advocacy and events.
• Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA): UK trade association specifically focused on liquid-applied roofing and waterproofing. A direct roofing sub-sector peer to NFRC, offering technical guidance, training, and member accreditation for specialist contractors.
• Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA): UK trade association representing manufacturers and installers of single ply membrane roofing systems. Directly comparable to NFRC as a roofing-specific trade body offering technical standards, accreditation, and member directories.
• National Federation of Builders (NFB): UK trade association representing builders and contractors across construction. Directly comparable to NFRC's contractor membership base, with overlapping value proposition of vetted directories, technical support, and policy representation.

Broad incumbents

• Build UK: UK construction industry body representing contractors, trade associations, and clients. Comparable to NFRC as a higher-level construction industry federation that engages with government and drives industry-wide standards and training initiatives.
• Construction Industry Training Board (CITB): Statutory training body for the UK construction industry, focused on skills, apprenticeships, and standards. Comparable to NFRC's Roofing Careers Service, SkillBuild, and NVQ assessment work as a training/credentialing infrastructure provider for construction trades.
• Construction Products Association (CPA): UK umbrella body for construction product manufacturers and suppliers. Already a partner of NFRC; comparable as a higher-level industry association shaping product standards, regulatory reform, and policy affecting roofing product suppliers.
• The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB): International professional body for construction management and building surveyors. Comparable to NFRC as a chartered accreditation and standards-setting body with overlap in competency frameworks and construction safety advocacy.

Emerging players

• Roofing Industry Educational Institute (RIEI): US-based roofing industry educational body focused on technical training and certification. Comparable to NFRC's RoofCERT and roofing training programmes as a competency-focused industry body, though geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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