ROOFING INDUSTRY ALLIANCE

The Roofing Industry Alliance (RIA) was originally set up in 1997 and revitalized in 2013. It aims to address roofing industry needs by bringing together major stakeholders, setting training strategies, providing timely responses to economic and technological issues, and enhancing the roofing industry's long-term viability. The RIA includes major roofing trade associations and 13 Roof Training Groups (RTG) in the UK, supporting roof training and promoting best practices. The key aim of the RIA is to co-ordinate training information, publicise opportunities and fill any gaps in provision whilst simulating a whole range of training opportunities. The roofing sector has become the first within the Construction industry to be allowed to manage and organise its own CITB training funds through the auspices of the RIA.