Institute of Roofing (IoR)

The Institute of Roofing (IoR) was a professional membership body for individuals working in the roofing industry in the United Kingdom. Unlike trade associations, which represent companies, the institute was aimed at individual professionals such as contractors' managers, estimators, surveyors, technical staff and manufacturers' representatives.

Current status

According to its website, the Institute of Roofing has ceased operations and is in the process of being dissolved. The website directs people seeking continuing professional development (CPD) to the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), a broader professional body for the construction industry.

Background

Professional institutes in construction usually offer graded membership based on qualifications and experience, a code of conduct, technical events and CPD programmes. In roofing, these functions overlap with the work of trade associations. In the UK, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association, the Single Ply Roofing Association and other bodies provide technical guidance and training, while the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) funds training across the sector.

Where roofing professionals turn now

People who were members or who seek similar recognition may look to:

• the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for professional membership and CPD in construction management;
• specialist trade associations for technical training and product-specific courses;
• qualifications such as NVQs and Specialist Applied-skills Programmes delivered through approved training organisations;
• in North America, the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), which offers individual credentials for roof consultants and observers.