All 7 SkillBuild heats have now taken place with 39 competitors taking part from 13 different colleges and training centres. This year saw a 57% increase in registrations and a 46% increase in competitors taking part.
Congratulations go to the following competitors who reached the final 8 and will compete against each other for the coveted prize of SkillBuild 2024 winner, which will take place in Milton Keynes week commencing 18 November.
- Alfie Waddington - Leeds College of Building
- Daniel Sperry - Leeds College of Building
- George Jewitt-Knott - Leeds College of Building
- Hamish Morgan - Edinburgh College
- Jack Mayo - South Devon College
- Joe Gallagher - Bolton College
- Levente Szasz - Leeds College of Building
- Sam Jinks - Leeds College of Building
Thanks go to judges Andy Rowlands, Bob Coutts and Matt Timby and Hambleside Danelaw, Marley, Permavent and SIG for their support with supplying materials for the events.
Ben Rowlands, NFRC Technical Manger–Slating and Tiling, attended each of the regional heats across the UK.
"There was an immense display of talent shown this year, which is a testament not only to learning providers for delivering outstanding training, but to each of the contestants.
"Their drive and ambition to excel in a competition known for its high expectations of standards and workmanship was clearly demonstrated, and I am confident that the finals will be another example of exceptional talent from these young men.
"Myself and NFRC wish each of them the best of luck in November."
The SkillBuild final is open to anyone who would like to go along and we would actively encourage everyone able to do so to go see our future generation of roofers in action. For further details you can email Jo Lear to be kept up to date with registration details.