Green Roof Organisation (GRO)

📢 OUT NOW! 📰 Bulletin 541: roofing-today.co.uk/cr/AQi2sAMQ47O… #BMI now accepting video entries to 2026 Apprentice of the Year competition; @RoofGro appoints new Chair; SR Timber showcases a fresh new look; #construction industry responds to 'low profile' #SpringStatement & more! 👇

International Women’s Day is one day in the year, but it's a chance to recognise the impact of women across the green roof sector. Supporting visibility, skills development & career pathways is important for the future of women in roofing. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInRoofing

This week's GRO AGM brought members together for a full day of conversations, presentations & catch-ups across the green roof community. Thank you to everyone who joined! Click through to see moments from the AGM & evening drinks. #GreenRoofs #UrbanGreening #SustainableCities

Say hello to our GRO Board Members, announced at this week's AGM for their three-year term! Chair of the Board: Chris Bridgman Vice Chair: Matthew Hoddinott Secretary: Mark Harris Huge thanks to Giles Doland for his time as Chair & his support to GRO over the past term!

Roof garden coming to life @RoofGro #greenroofs #spring #signsofspring

UPCOMING EVENT: Introduction to Green Roofs Living Roofs Academy is running a hands-on training day designed for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of #greenroofs 📅 29th Jan, Milton Keynes 🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction… #greenrooftraining #livingroofs #urbangreening

Join us at @FuturebuildNow 2026, plus 60+ leading organisations delivering CPD-accredited content on design, safety, sustainability & more. Find out more & register FREE: bit.ly/4q4B61w #Futurebuild2026 #BuiltEnvironment #NetZero

Registration is now open for @FuturebuildNow 2026, 3–5 March, Excel London. Join 400+ brands & 550+ experts to explore sustainability in action. Network, innovate & learn with 133 hours CPD. Find out more: futurebuild.co.uk/why-visit-futu… #futurebuild2026 #innovation #sustainability

**Introducing** The Green Buzz tool ! A FREE #careers tool linking your learners’ attributes to REAL green #jobs #GCW2025 nationalcareersweek.com/green-buzz/

Yesterday we hosted a GRO networking event at the Library of Birmingham Roof Gardens, with a tour of the 3rd and 7th floors and the diversity of mature planting. Of course we had to round off the day with a curry! Thanks to everyone who made it!

The @UWEBristol "Urban Greening for a Biodiverse West of England Skills Bootcamp" is open for applications. 📅 Apply by 22 Oct ✏️ Bootcamp starts 5 Nov 🔗 courses.uwe.ac.uk/Z51000222/urba… #UrbanGreening #BiodiversityNetGain #SkillsBootcamp #NatureBasedSolutions #GreenInfrastructure

@RoofGro World Green Roof Day 2026 is coming and this year the community can help shape its identity. The official logo competition brought to you by Green Roof Organisation (GRO) is now open.

📢 Last chance to register! Join @TheNFRC's virtual 'AI-Powered Skills Forum' tomorrow, 2-3pm to share ideas & shape an industry-wide Employment Action Plan. 👉 Register: app.natter.co/event-public/1… #RoofingIndustry #SkillsForRoofing #ConstructionCareers

The skills shortage is a BIG challenge in roofing & cladding. Join @TheNFRC's AI-Powered Skills Forum on 25 Sept, 2-3pm to share ideas & shape an industry-wide Employment Action Plan. 👉 Register: app.natter.co/event-public/1… #RoofingIndustry #SkillsForRoofing #ConstructionCareers

What if a school could grow knowledge on its roof? In Vietnam, VTN Architects designed the Farming Kindergarten, a looping green-roof campus where kids learn farming, play, and reconnect with nature. 🍃 #GreenRoof #Education #UrbanFarming #VTNArchitects #Eco #FarmingKindergarten

Following a good number in the UK, Boston in the US is planting #greenroofs on bus stops, enough cover a good number of baseball grounds goodgoodgood.co/articles/bosto…

Well, the rain isn't going to stop us! Bring on the @LRWAssociation Dragon Boat Regatta! GO TEAM GRO 🚣 #LRWADragonBoatRegatta

The skills shortage is a BIG challenge in roofing & cladding. Join @TheNFRC's AI-Powered Skills Forum on 25 Sept, 2-3pm to share ideas & shape an industry-wide Employment Action Plan. 👉 Register: app.natter.co/event-public/1… #RoofingIndustry #SkillsForRoofing #ConstructionCareers

@DoingRBit1 This is great to see! 👏

Many thanks to Cheltenham Bournside College for the opportunity to provide them with one of our truly sustainable “Bike Barns” Parking for 30 cycles ✅ No concrete base required ✅ Living green roof ✅ Maintenance free ✅ FSC certified timber ✅