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14 Jun 2024
The Rooflight Association and MCRMA (Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association) have agreed to collaborate closely on a number of design, specification and safety issues relating to industrial and commercial buildings and warehouses.
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14 May 2024
Paul Smith, Head of Product and Application Development at Brett Martin Daylight Systems, has been appointed Chair of The Rooflight Association’s influential Technical Committee.
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29 Apr 2024
The Rooflight Association has published a series of ‘Quickguides’, covering the fire rating requirements for use of rooflights in buildings for each of the four devolved UK nations.
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6 Feb 2024
A new safety bulletin outlining the potential risks of using rooflight safety nets has been jointly published by The Rooflight Association and FASET, the Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training association.
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26 Jan 2024
Roofing & cladding contractor GeoRoof joins The Rooflight Association as a Contractor Member.
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22 Nov 2023
As the UK’s trade association representing the rooflight industry, The Rooflight Association publishes freely available guidance for specifiers on its website.
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9 Nov 2023
Earlier this year, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers took the decision to consider re-branding the Association as The Rooflight Association. In this article, Chairman Ian Weakford explains the strategy behind the change…
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2 Oct 2023
The Rooflight Association, formerly NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, recently held it’s first general meeting since the rebrand.
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28 Sep 2023
The Rooflight Association (formerly NARM), is exhibiting at this year’s RCI Show in Milton Keynes on 18th and 19th October.
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20 Jul 2023
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has re-launched as The Rooflight Association. The Association has re-structured to offer four membership categories.
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28 Apr 2023
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, announces the appointment of Alex O’dell to its board of directors.
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5 Oct 2022
NARM’s purpose is to promote best practice in all aspects of rooflight design, specification, installation and maintenance.
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10 Aug 2022
NARM has appointed three new directors to its board, further strengthening the Association’s position in representing the UK’s rooflight industry.
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18 Jul 2022
Ian Weakford has been appointed as the new Chairman of NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, following a unanimous vote at the Association’s quarterly general meeting.
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10 Jun 2022
Howells Patent Glazing is the latest company to join the ranks of NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers.
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1 Apr 2022
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has appointed Scott Leeder to the position of Chairman, following a vote at the association’s recent AGM.
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1 Feb 2022
Mark Wilcox, Safety Representative for NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, explains the role that NARM is playing in improving safety standards for workers outside on the roof.
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8 Dec 2021
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, updates its technical document entitled ‘NTD01 – An introduction to natural daylight design through rooflighting’.
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26 Nov 2021
Tom Ogilvie, Chairman of NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, considers its role in the wider construction industry.
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24 Aug 2021
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has published an updated version of its Quickguide 08. It is entitled ‘Understanding CWCT Classifications of Rooflight Types’.
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13 Jul 2021
Previously operating as an unincorporated association, NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has formed a limited company.
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21 May 2021
The following article is a look behind the scenes at NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers…
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19 Mar 2021
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has issued a new document entitled ‘Definition of geometric free area for Smoke Vents’.
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12 Feb 2021
The UK leaving the EU has resulted in changes being made to the regulation and marking of construction products in the UK, as the NARM has explained here…
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6 Nov 2020
Everyone knows rooflights are all about providing more natural daylight – but you can also consider how they can create new and often unexpected ways to make more of your valuable living space. Ian Weakford, representing NARM, explains more…
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3 Nov 2020
The NARM has launched a new campaign to support the requirement for laminated inner panes on glass rooflights for important safety reasons.
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24 Aug 2020
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, publishes technical guidance on all aspects of specification, with a strong focus on safety.
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4 Aug 2020
Airy interiors are at the top of the list of aspirational features for homebuyers, renovators and self-builders; natural daylight brings a raft of benefits way beyond the obvious ‘feel-good’ factor, as the NARM explain here.
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30 Apr 2020
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has developed a new marketing campaign targeting homeowners and self-builders.
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27 Jan 2020
The NARM has published a further new RIBA approved CPD document, following approval by the RIBA CPD Providers Network.
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10 Jan 2020
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has welcomed The Standard Patent Glazing Company as a new member.
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4 Dec 2019
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has published a new RIBA CPD accredited document, following approval by the RIBA CPD Providers Network.
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30 Oct 2019
Imported profiled GRP rooflights are ‘failing to meet UK safety standards’, say the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers (NARM).
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12 Jun 2019
NARM has recently received a number of complaints relating to glass rooflights – this article from the Association explores them in more detail.
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26 Apr 2019
NARM has launched a new website, claiming to offer ‘the most comprehensive independent source of technical information for rooflight specifiers.’
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8 Apr 2019
NARM has launched a new website, which it claims ‘offers the most comprehensive independent source of technical information for rooflight specifiers’.
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19 Mar 2019
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has elected Jim Lowther of Xtralite as Chairman at its recent council election. Jim replaces Tom Ogilvie, who now occupies the Vice Chairman role.
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4 Oct 2018
RIBA has approved a further two NARM Technical Documents for CPD use, as part of the RIBA Core Curriculum: Design, construction and technology – Knowledge level: Microlearning.
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21 Aug 2018
In this article from NARM (National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers), the trade association analyses the most important work it carries out…
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17 Aug 2018
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has published a new technical guide covering the installation of roof windows on pitched roofs.
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23 May 2018
To understand the role that NARM has played, the company has looked back over developments in roofing and roof safety over the last century.
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22 May 2018
At the heart of NARM is its influential Technical Committee, comprising leading experts in the design, manufacture and application of rooflights across all sectors.
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9 Feb 2018
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year; known for providing the latest, quality news for rooflight specifiers, the Association has plans in place to further enhance its information services.
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31 Jan 2018
NARM, The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, have been explaining how minor differences in rooflight area can make a substantial impact on light levels and energy usage, courtesy of its Technical Committee.
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29 Jan 2018
Research published by the BRE and additional information from NARM has shown the benefits of healthcare buildings being able to welcome daylight.
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29 Jan 2018
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has conducted a survey amongst contractors, as part of its commitment to engaging with rooflight specifiers and installers.
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26 Jun 2017
The National Association of Rooflight Manufactureres membership is growing as glass rooflight specialist, Sunsquare joins.
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26 Jun 2017
The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers is one of the most active and influential trade associations relative to the size of its membership.
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14 Mar 2017
The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, offers an authoritative independent source for advice and support on compliance with Part L.
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14 Mar 2017
NARM worked hard in 2016 to raise awareness of rooflighting best practice and generally present the case for daylighting in the built environment.
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24 Jan 2017
Correctly specified rooflights save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, making rooflights crucial to meeting building regulations.
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1 Aug 2016
NARM has published a new online CPD seminar promoting sustainable rooflight specification.
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5 Apr 2016
The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers (NARM) has become a member organisation of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).
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25 Feb 2016
NARM has announced a new series of regular news and technical bulletins for roof light specifiers, beginning in Spring 2016.
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1 Feb 2016
The NARM has launched a new blog providing regular news updates and discussion topics on daylighting with rooflights.
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