Single Ply Sector Explores Risk and Celebrates Excellence at SPRA Conference and Awards 2019

THE SINGLE PLY SECTOR came together to explore the theme of risk at the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) annual Conference and Awards on Thursday 13^th June at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire.

Suzannah Nichol, CEO of Build UK

The Conference featured several high-profile speakers, including David Smith, Economics Editor at the Sunday Times who discussed the economic landscape, likely near-term political developments and Brexit consequences. Suzannah Nichol, CEO of Build UK called for a simplification and clarity of construction standards, and the Get It Right initiative set up to work collaboratively towards zero defects in construction was discussed by John Taylor, MD of TR Control Solutions.

Richard Millar NFRC

NFRC’s Richard Millar gave an update on the roofing accreditation scheme, RoofCert, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association discussed progress in accurately representing construction products post-Hackitt and the role of LEXiCON in sharing product data consistently, while the BBA’s certification process was explained by Simon Wroe.

The talks were completed by Nigel Blacklock, SPRA Technical Chair and Technical Director of Bauder. Nigel explained how the imminent results of the Part B Building Regulation review will be critical to single ply and insulation manufacturers and installers.

Dr Ronan Brunton, SPRA Technical Manager rounded up the theme of the conference with a summary of the risks and opportunities facing the single ply sector.

The Conference was followed by the SPRA Awards 2019 which recognised outstanding workmanship in several categories as well as innovation and sustainability. The Awards were presented during a celebratory dinner, followed by entertainment and drinks.

The winners of the SPRA Awards 2019 are:

Best detailing

Highly commended- Sika-Trocal working with Ithaca Roofing Ltd – IPC Church

Sika-Trocal working with Ithaca Roofing Ltd – IPC Church

Winner– Protan UK working with NRA Roofing & Flooring – Chawley Park Care Home

Protan UK working with NRA Roofing & Flooring – Chawley Park Care Home

Best refurbishment

Highly commended– Flex-R working with Permicoat Ltd – Leigh Spinners Mill

Winner– Renolit working with Advanced Roofing Services Ltd – Health Plus Pharmacy

Renolit working with Advanced Roofing Services Ltd – Health Plus Pharmacy

Best new build

Highly commended– Sika-Trocal working with Volsen Ltd- Lagland Project

Sika-Trocal working with Volsen Ltd- Lagland Project

Winner– BMI Icopal working with MAC Roofing and Contracting Ltd – Menai Science Parc

BMI Icopal working with MAC Roofing and Contracting Ltd – Menai Science Parc

Best innovation

Highly commended– Danosa working with EA Roofing Ltd – The Black Barn

Danosa working with EA Roofing Ltd – The Black Barn

Winner– Bauder UK working with Kovara Projects Ltd – Gloucester Bus Station

Bauder UK working with Kovara Projects Ltd – Gloucester Bus Station

Best safe working

Winner– Sika Sarnafil working with Progressive Systems Ltd – The Dunes

Sika Sarnafil working with Progressive Systems Ltd – The Dunes

Best sustainability

Highly commended– Bauder UK working with Kovara Projects Ltd – Gloucester Bus Station

Bauder UK working with Kovara Projects Ltd – Gloucester Bus Station

Winner– Sika Sarnafil working with Contour Roofing (Essex) Ltd – Temple Farm Development

Sika Sarnafil working with Contour Roofing (Essex) Ltd – Temple Farm Development

Best trainer

Highly commended– Nigel Fields – SIG D&T

Nigel Fields – SIG D&T

Winner– Simon Hancock – Protan

Simon Hancock – Protan

Most outstanding contribution to the single ply industry

Winner– Steve Cleminson – SIG D&T

Steve Cleminson – SIG D&T