Learning roofing skills the hard way through the university of life has its advantages, but it is very much the ‘old school’ way of thinking. Today’s clients are demanding proof of competence and formal recognition thereof as a matter of course.

The reason for this is the pace of change within the industry and the costly implications of a gap in skills. Materials, manufacturing processes and installation techniques are constantly changing. Standards are becoming more regulated, contract legislation and liability clauses more stringent and building regulations more complex.

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