As part of its ongoing
commitment to investing in future roofing talent, Marley is sponsoring SkillBuild,
the UK’s largest running construction skills competition.
As sponsor of both the
regional qualifiers and final, Marley has also donated JB Red battens and tiles
which will be used by trainees and apprentices competing within the Roof
Slating and Tiling category.
Rebecca Ball, Campaign
Manager – Roof Systems at Marley, said: “As the construction industry continues
to face an ongoing shortage of skills, including roofers, it is vital that we
support the next generation coming into the sector. Competitions such as
SkillBuild, not only work to develop competitors’ technical abilities, but also
their time management, confidence and self-esteem which help form the
foundations of a long and successful career in the trade.”
Chris Messenger, who is
part of the team of lecturers who train students for competitions at Leeds College
of Building, said: “SkillBuild is a fantastic opportunity for our apprentices
to take the technical skills they’ve developed and compete among their peers,
with the winners even having the chance to compete on an international level.
Having the support from manufacturers, such as Marley, ensures those taking
part can get to grips with quality roofing products, gaining further practical
experience which they will be able to use throughout their career.”
Simon Dixon, Training
Manager at the NFRC, has been working with the roofing competitors. He
commented: “We’re really
excited to be working alongside the CITB again for this year’s SkillBuild
competition. With the ongoing construction skills shortage still impacting the
roofing industry; competitions, such as SkillBuild, play an important role in
encouraging and showcasing our best young talent and creating role models to
inspire the next generation.”
SkillBuild, delivered by
CITB, is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees
and apprentices. The series of competitions sees the very best compete against
each other to be crowned a winner in their chosen trade.
