While the wider construction industry has faced a challenging summer marked by economic uncertainty and slowing output, NFRC roofing and cladding contractors are showing resilience.
NFRC’s (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) latest Summer State of the Roofing Industry Report, compiled by Barbour ABI, paints a picture of cautious optimism.
The public-facing version of the report is available for download here.
The summer report, compiled by Barbour ABI from responses by 120 NFRC Members, found that, while the wider industry is cooling, workloads for NFRC Members have remained largely steady, with many firms still seeing growth. Commercial and public sector work provided stability, even as domestic demand softened and costs continued to rise.
NFRC believe this resilience is a positive sign and points to progress, with more clients recognising the value of qualified and competent contractors. However, it may also point to a stubborn capacity gap driven by the skills crisis which could compromise the industry's ability to meet future demand.
Of concern, and in line with the rest of industry, is falling enquiries and the rising number of contractors reporting political uncertainty as a challenge facing their business. The upcoming budget will be a crucial opportunity for government to demonstrate it is committed to providing the stability needed for our industry to deliver on ambitious housing and infrastructure targets.
The report includes insights on:
- Performance across sectors and regions
- Expectations for the months ahead
- Material availability and tender price trends
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NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is the UK’s largest trade association for the roofing and cladding industry, with over 1,350 Members, representing the entire roofing supply chain from contractors to merchants to manufacturers.
