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If recent reports are to be believed, off site construction, AKA offsite manufacture (OSM), modular construction and prefabrication, is set to double over the next five years and both the construction industry and the roofing sector need to be ready for the changes that this is likely to bring.  When it comes to roofing work, OSM represents real progress in lowering the risk of falls from height.  With most of the fabrication work already done, the roof can be hoisted into place for fixing and the requirement to work at height, with the risks involved, is minimised a great deal.

Last week we reported on the increase in drone use in the construction industry, and particularly the roofing sector, in the UK, with the revelation that more than half (52%) of construction companies now use drone technology to capture the data necessary to minimise the need to work at height.  We’ve already pointed out what a great business opportunity this could be for drone enthusiasts – after all, what could be more cool than a career as a drone pilot?  Today, as promised, we have some advice on how to get the most out of your drone for all the intrepid high-fly