Green Roof Organisation (GRO)

Another great panel for you TODAY (14 May), on the Placemaking Stage at 11:30, where we'll be talking about "Achieving Fire Compliance with Rooftop Green Infrastructure". 🗓 14 May ⏰ 11:30am to 12:15pm @FuturebuildNow #GreenRoofs #LivingRoofs #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment

Yesterday's "Living Roofs and Walls: From Policy to Practice" panel was well received! Chris Roddick, Angus Cunningham & Nick Smith discussed the future of green roofs in the UK. @FuturebuildNow #GreenRoofs #LivingRoofs #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment

A busy start at @FuturebuildNow! Find us on the GRO Pavilion, J92 🌱 Don't forget to catch our two panels: "Living Roofs and Walls: From Policy to Practice" - 12 May, 14:15 "Achieving Fire Compliance with Rooftop Green Infrastructure" - 14 May, 11:30 #GreenRoofs #LivingRoofs

Meet the GRO members that have joined us this week at @FuturebuildNow. Come and say hello to us all at the GRO Pavilion, stand J92 👋 #Futurebuildconnects #BuiltEnvironment #GreenRoofs #LivingRoofs #Sustainability #Innovation

Catch our panel TODAY on the Placemaking Stage at 14:15, where we'll be talking about future of green roofs in the UK. "Living Roofs and Walls: From Policy to Practice" 🗓 12 May ⏰ 14:15 to 15:00 @FuturebuildNow #FuturebuildConnects #GreenRoofs #LivingRoofs #BuiltEnvironment

It’s @FuturebuildNow week! Catch our two panels on the Placemaking Stage: "Living Roofs and Walls: From Policy to Practice" 🗓 12 May, 2.15pm - 3pm "Achieving Fire Compliance with Rooftop Green Infrastructure" 🗓 14 May, 11.30am - 12.15pm Details here: futurebuild.co.uk/seminar-stages

We're gearing up for @FuturebuildNow next week, on 12-14th May. We'll be at the GRO Pavilion, Stand J92. Come and say hello, catch up with us and all things green roofs! Registration is free and super easy: register.visitcloud.com/survey/00jckvx… #futurebuild2026 #innovation #sustainability

@FuturebuildNow Join the panel discussion on ‘Achieving Fire Compliance with Rooftop Green Infrastructure’. Curated by @RoofGro and chaired by our Head of Sustainability Mark Harris, the discussion is scheduled for 14th May at 11:30 – 12:15 on the Placemaking Stage.

Congratulations to #Swansea on being the first Biophilic City in Wales! We fully support our members @NatResWales, @SwanseaCouncil & @UrbanFoundry. We're hosting our GRO National Conference in Swansea in June, & attending the Welsh Urban Green Infrastructure Conference in Sept.

📢 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!

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