Roofing specialist BMI UK & Ireland has completed a major £6.3 million refurbishment of its Coventry-based Redland clay tile plant and kiln, with production now back underway following five months of planned maintenance. The investment has modernised the site’s Rosemary kiln and production processes, enhancing operational efficiency, product quality and manufacturing resilience, while supporting the long-term future of UK clay tile production. The refurbishment required mor

Leading roofing manufacturer BMI UK & Ireland has crowned its 2026 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners, with George Mcilhiney winning the Flat Roof category and Alexander Dempsey recognised as the Pitched Roof winner. Now in its ninth year, the competition was hosted at the BMI Academy near Gloucester, where 20 shortlisted apprentices took part in two days of technical challenges and group tasks that put their collaboration, business acumen and practical skills to the test.

Matthew Sexton, Technical and Compliance Director at BMI UK & Ireland, explores the technology reducing risks while working at height. Working on roofs poses a significant safety risk. Whether carrying out inspections, repairs or full refurbishments, the consequences of falls from unsafe edges or fragile roof elements can be severe. For specifiers, the challenge is understanding where this risk can be reduced in a profession where working at height is unavoidable. To prepare