Following last year’s hugely successful debut, the latest products, materials and technologies will come together under one roof when the UK’s only dedicated roofing event Roofing, Cladding & Insulation (RCI Expo) returns to UK Construction Week Birmingham (September 30th to October 2nd).

Backed by the UK’s leading roofing association, the NFRC (The National Federation of Roofing Contractors), and The Rooflight Association, the RCI Expo will bring together leading professionals, manufacturers, and innovators from across the building sector.

With live demonstrations, product launches, and technical workshops, attendees gain hands-on insight into how modern advancements are shaping energy efficiency, durability, and sustainability in this area of construction.

James Talman, CEO, NFRC, said: “NFRC is proud to partner with UK Construction Week Birmingham to help deliver the Roofing, Cladding and Insulation Show. The show is a vital platform for showcasing innovation, driving best practice and inspiring collaboration across the sector. As our sector rapidly evolves, events like this are more important than ever.”

Jon Shooter, marketing committee chair, The Rooflight Association, added: “We’re extremely pleased to be partnering with UK Construction Week. Strategically, it’s a strong fit for The Rooflight Association as we’ve recently expanded our membership to include rooflight installers, specifiers, distributors and other rooflight-related businesses and individuals, alongside rooflight manufacturers.  This event is the ideal platform to engage with these stakeholders. It will allow us to raise awareness, share knowledge, make new connections, and showcase the value of rooflighting as a vital part of the built environment.”

With dozens of specialist companies in attendance, RCI Expo will feature an array of exhibitors, including the likes of Rock Roofing Products, Don & Low, Idelco Insulation, Impervious Waterproofing, Harvey Roofing Products, Rubberseal, Licata, Cure-it Composites, G&B Northwest, Stiga and many more.

Neil Gaisford, Divisional Director, Construction, commented: “Roofing, cladding and insulation are all key elements of any building project, so RCI Expo plays a fundamental role at UK Construction Week – not least keeping visitors up to date with the latest legislation, technology and products.”

A must-visit for anyone involved in the sector, RCI Expo will also feature its own CPD-accredited* programme of workshops, expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions.

The schedule of talks includes:

• The Innovation Imperative with NFRC: Transforming Training, Compliance, and Roofing Delivery: Led by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), this panel explores how contractor-led technological innovation, smarter compliance, and transformative training approaches can turn the tide on the critical skills shortage in the sector.
• Powering Up Skills, Standards, and Opportunities in Solar Installation with NFRC and MCS: This session explores the accelerating solar revolution – driven by the Future Homes Standard and Warm Homes Plan – through insights from roofing and electrical firms that have moved into solar, covering key lessons on training, accreditation, cross-trade collaboration, alongside updates on evolving regulations and upcoming legislative changes.
• Insolvency in the Supply Chain: Protecting Your Business in the Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Sector: With ongoing economic uncertainty, insolvency risks are rising – especially in high-risk, materials-dependent sectors like roofing, cladding, and insulation. This talk led by Money Advice Trust will explore how to spot early warning signs of financial difficulty, what steps to take to protect your business, and how to manage risk when suppliers or contractors face collapse.
• Raising the Bar: Innovation and Safety in Access Solutions: Led by The Scaffolding Association, this panel will explore how cutting-edge innovations in access systems are transforming safety standards across roofing, cladding, and insulation works, showcasing new technologies, materials, and best practices that reduce risk and increase efficiency on construction sites.

Opened by architect and TV presenter George Clarke, UKCW Birmingham – which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025 – attracts visitors and exhibitors from across the globe, and will showcase a host of international exhibitors from the likes of China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Turkey. Amongst those already confirmed are Lanes Group; Build Warranty; Reader Cement; Unibond; Xpedeon; Cure It Composites; Metador; and Licata.

In addition to Roofing, Cladding & Insulation, the award-winning show will feature three other key specialist areas:

• Onsite On Hire – returning after its hugely successful debut in 2024, this area is focused on the hire of construction equipment and tools, particularly those emphasising sustainability and green technologies. It highlights the latest innovations in the hire sector, such as solar and hybrid power solutions, and is designed for contractors, plant managers, and procurement leads.
• Digital Construction – the beating heart at the centre of UKCW, this will showcase the latest innovations, developments and technology in digital construction, including AI, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D modelling, cloud computing, and automation.
• Build X – a show section aimed at ‘people who build’, this feature area will offer visitors solutions and new products to enhance projects and businesses, from housebuilding to commercial projects. Discover 1000s of products, live demos, leading seminars and the biggest networking opportunities in the sector.

Alongside over 300 leading brands from around the world, UKCW Birmingham will feature 200 speakers and over 150 hours of CPD accredited seminars and talks across five stages – all of which are CPD accredited*.

To register for UKCW Birmingham for free, visit https://forms.reg.buzz/ukcw-birmingham-2025​/cab-pr

*Visitors simply scan the QR code at the registration desk to register their attendance and claim the CPD points.

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