ANDY Rowlands has been elected president of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), succeeding Colin McCorquodale following the conclusion of his two-year tenure.
The move was confirmed at NFRC’s AGM in Glasgow recently and the handover was formally marked at the Scottish Roofing Awards.
Andy, director of Rowlands Roofing, brings over 40 years of industry experience to the role. A recognised master craftsman and former winner of the International Federation for the Roofing Trade (IFD) International Roof of the Year Award, he has served on the NFRC board since 2018.
Colin steps down following a two-year presidency during which NFRC revealed it has made significant progress in strengthening its governance, enhancing member benefits, and increasing engagement across its regions. Key achievements during this period have included a governance review, featuring revised regional terms of reference, the establishment of a finance, audit and risk committee, and changes designed to strengthen regional leadership arrangements.
A personal highlight has been his fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, with £60,000 raised through the generosity of NFRC mmbers and industry colleagues.
Colin said, “I am delighted that we now have a really cohesive board. I know that, with Andy, the presidency is in safe hands, and I know he will fulfil the role of President with great diligence.”
Andy outlined three priorities for his two-year presidency: protecting the roofing industry, maintaining high standards, and building career opportunities. He pledged to ensure the practical challenges facing roofing businesses remain central to NFRC’s work.
“We cannot protect our future without investing heavily in the next generation,” he said. “I look forward to working alongside all of you over the next two years to make our industry stronger, safer, and more prosperous.”
As is traditional for incoming presidents, Andy’s term in the role means NFRC will support his nominated charity, The Lighthouse Charity. The charity is dedicated to providing free, confidential emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families.
Colin McCorquodale, director at  Archibald McCorquodale & Son, will now serve an additional two years on the board as immediate past president. Sharon Llewellyn, director at JPR Roofing and Flooring, has been elected vice president.
