Green Roof Organisation

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 and for the work he’s put into supporting 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
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

#greenrooftraining #livingroofs #urbangreening

Join us at Futurebuild 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 Futurebuild 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 👉 www.futurebuild.co.uk/why-visit-fu...

#futurebuild2026 #innovation #sustainability

“Let’s turn ALL of Bristol Green!” 📣

@carladenyer.bsky.social speaks to OVER 500 people hungry for change at Green Party’s event in Bristol 💚

Tired of Labour’s failures…?
join.greenparty.org.uk

As our Beewalk season comes to an end, we’re thrilled to share that the rarest bumblebee in England has been recorded at RHS Garden Hyde Hall 🌷🐝

The shrill carder bumblebee was spotted in September by BeeWalk volunteer Cheryl Sheff on Salvia 'Royal Bumble'.

Read on: https://ow.ly/yQ0v50Xmuu6

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 @uwebristolpress.bsky.social "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/ur...

#UrbanGreening #BiodiversityNetGain #SkillsBootcamp #NatureBasedSolutions #GreenInfrastructure

The skills shortage is a BIG challenge in roofing & cladding.

Join The NFRC'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...

#RoofingIndustry #SkillsForRoofing #ConstructionCareers

Greenroof on top of garage

my #greenroof is blooming 🌸❇️

A Boston couple received $8,000 — covering ~90% of their costs — to install a #GreenRoof, which uses plants to absorb stormwater, improve insulation & reduce #electricity costs. The city is seeking more applicants 🌿

Full story by IGS affiliate @davabel.bsky.social & student Tavishi Chattopadhyay ⬇️

Well, the rain isn't going to stop us! Bring on the LRWA Dragon Boat Regatta! GO TEAM GRO 🚣‍♂

#LRWADragonBoatRegatta

The skills shortage is a huge challenge in roofing & cladding.

Join NFRC’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...

#RoofingIndustry #SkillsForRoofing #ConstructionCareers #RoofingCommunity

Microplastics are in the air, water, even our food.

But green roofs can help, capturing up to 97.5% of microplastics in rainfall.

Another powerful reason these living rooftops belong in our cities.

#GreenRoofs #SustainableCities #Microplastics

Fantastic to see @grinbc.bsky.social launching a new #greenroof course 👏 Based in #Vancouver? This course provides a deep understanding of green roofs as multi-functional systems for both large & small-scale projects.

Starts 6th Sept, sign up now! 👇

#greenroofcourse #livingroofs #education

Boughton Loam Ltd is a member of GRO. They supply natural topsoil, loam and engineered green roof substrates for both domestic and commercial use.

Supplying quality green roof substrates since 1985, Boughton Loam Ltd supports sustainable landscaping from the ground up.

We’re proud to have them as a GRO member.

#GreenRoofing #SustainableLandscaping #UKConstruction

Bauder is a member of GRO. They deliver green roofs that have practical, environmental and sustainable benefits at every level.

Bauder’s green roofs support biodiversity, net zero goals and sustainable design - with solutions for both new builds and retrofits.

Their role as a GRO member reflects a commitment to greener, more resilient buildings.
#GreenRoofing #NetZero #RetrofitReady

Pritchard & Pritchard Ltd is a member of GRO. They help to shape best practice across the green, blue and biosolar roofing industries.

As board members of GRO, Pritchard and Pritchard help shape green roof best practice across the UK.
Their work supports installations that are built to last and backed by expert guidance.
Great to have them as a GRO member! 🌱
#GreenRoofing #UKConstruction #BestPractice

Green Roof Maintenance in Summer – Tips for Hot, Dry Weather | Green Roof Organisation Green roof maintenance in summer is vital. Get expert advice on watering, drainage, safety, and summer care for long-term performance.

☀️ Summer can be tough on green roofs.
Here are some quick tips to keep yours healthy during hot, dry weather, from watering to drainage checks: www.greenrooforganisation.org/2025/07/28/g...

#GreenRoofs #UrbanGreening #Sustainability #GRO

The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is a member of GRO. They assesses green roof products for key criteria like root resistance and compliance with National Building Regulations, helping ensure systems are fit for purpose and perform as promised.

Helping ensure green roofs meet the highest standards, the British Board of Agrément (BBA) assesses products for performance, safety and compliance. We're proud to have them as a GRO member.
#GreenRoofing #UKConstruction #CertificationMatters

📢 New green roof fire guidance is LIVE!
✔ Updated gravel margin advice
✔ BROOF(t4) compliance made clear
✔ Guidance updates the old 2013 doc

Built with BSI & Building Safety Regulator input.

Download here: www.greenrooforganisation.org/wp-content/u...

#GreenRoofs #FireSafety #ConstructionUK

BriggsAmasco is a member of GRO. They have years of hands-on experience in green roof installation. They have trained specialists across every branch and deliver high-quality systems that support greener, more climate-conscious buildings across the UK.

With trained specialists and over 150 years' experience, BriggsAmasco is helping shape more sustainable buildings across the UK. We're delighted to have them as a GRO member.
#GreenRoofing #SustainableConstruction #UKConstruction

ACO Building Drainage is a member of GRO. Their work supports blue, green and hybrid roof projects by helping manage rainwater in smarter ways, reducing run-off and even supporting passive irrigation to keep roof landscapes thriving.

Helping rooftops thrive through smarter water management, ACO Building Drainage supports greener spaces and climate-resilient design. We’re proud to have them as a GRO member.
#BlueGreenRoof #SustainableDesign #ClimateResilience

Photo of Mark Wood, Business Development Director at Green-tech and GRO member, describing what excites them about working in the green roof industry, which is enhancing and improving urban landscapes with green roofs, while making a difference environmentally and physically.

📢 Career spotlight!

Mark Wood is Business Development Director at Green-tech. Mark is passionate about enhancing and improving urban landscapes with green roofs.

Each week we showcase the GRO members shaping a greener future. 🌿

#GreenRoofs #SustainableDesign #GRO

Axter Ltd is a member of GRO. They rethink flat roofs with climate-friendly, high-performance systems that benefit people and planet.

Now a Certified B Corp, Axter is rethinking flat roofs with climate-friendly, high-performance systems that benefit people and planet. We're proud to have them in the GRO community.
#GreenRoof #FlatRoofing #BCorpUK

🌱 The NFRC has just released a powerful new paper on Sustainable Roofing Technology, which makes a compelling case for rethinking the role of our rooftops.

Read it here: www.greenrooforganisation.org/wp-content/u...

#SustainableRoofing #BiodiversityNetGain #BlueRoofs #GreenRoofs #SolarRoofs

The British Association of Landscape Industries is a member of GRO. They champion excellence in landscaping, from concept to completion and everything in between.

Representing over 900 top landscape professionals across the UK, The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) champions quality, training & innovation in landscaping, from design & build to maintenance & supply.

#greenroofs #livingroofs #sustainableroofing #ukconstruction #sustainability

Bridgman & Bridgman LLP is a member of GRO. They provide site-specific living roof designs that blend sustainability, performance and expert detail.

Specialists in living roof design, Bridgman & Bridgman LLP creates sustainable, site-specific green roofs that perform beautifully and last. We’re proud to have them as part of the GRO community.

#greenroofs #livingroofs #sustainableroofing #ukconstruction #sustainability

ABG Ltd is a member of GRO. They provide sustainable blue and green roof solutions, engineered for performance and built with the future in mind.

From design to installation, ABG Ltd delivers blue and green roof solutions that tackle water management and geotechnical challenges with innovation, sustainability and practical know-how.

#greenroofs #livingroofs #sustainableroofing #ukconstruction #sustainability