LCA Urges Industry-Wide Response to HSE Lead at Work Consultation The Lead Contractors Association (LCA) is calling on the lead-working, construction, and heritage sectors to actively engage with the current consultation on changes to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW). What are the Proposed Changes? LCA Position The LCA fully supports the
Clause and Effect: Spotting the Hidden Traps in Construction Contracts – 19th November 2025 Specialist construction law solicitors at Holmes & Hills are delivering a webinar on spotting the hidden traps in construction contracts. Construction contracts aren’t written to be bedtime reading and too often, they hide clauses that can turn into expensive headaches down
LCA Charity Golf & Clay Shoot 2025 Earlier this year, the LCA was proud co-host alongside the FTMRC, the annual golf day and clay shoot. More than 70 participants gathered in the Midlands for a day that combined sport, camaraderie, and—importantly—fundraising for a cause that makes a real difference to people across our industry. Competitors
LSTA – Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP) Course Places are available for the Lead & Hard Metals Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP) for the 5th January 2026. We do however accept candidates onto the course at any time throughout the year Candidates will achieve the following: please contact Sharon at the LSTA for pricing and
Lead Contractors Association welcomes new Associate Member and Legal Partner – Holmes & Hills Solicitors In our continued commitment to enhancing member support and promoting excellence within the industry, the LCA is pleased to welcome Holmes & Hills Solicitors as our newest Associate Member and legal partner. Members of the LCA gain exclusive access to
LCA Marking 40 Years of Excellence: This year marks a significant milestone for the Lead Contractors Association (LCA) as we celebrate our 40th anniversary. Since our founding in 1984, the LCA has played a crucial role in preserving and elevating the craft of leadwork and has remained a steadfast advocate for endorsing, maintaining, and raising
LCA Golf & Clay Shoot Day 2024 – In aid of The Lighthouse Charity The Lead Contractors Association recently partnered with the FTMRC (Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors) to host a highly successful charity event in Warwickshire. With over 60 attendees, participants had the option to enjoy a round of golf or take part
LCA Associate Member, Sand Cast Lead Conservation Ltd, supply sand cast lead sheet for the restoration of Notre - Dame de Paris. Sand Cast Lead Conservation Ltd was founded in 2018 by Bradley Smith. Bradley started in the industry working as an apprentice lead worker after leaving school at the age of 16. Then working
Alasdair White LCA Chairman Receiving David White Long Service Award from Tim Acland The LCA Membership, at its 2023 Annual Technical Seminar and Murdoch Awards event, recognise David White with an Outstanding Service Award. David White is an innovator and exemplar of high standards and quality workmanship with lead sheet. His company John
How to make a Murdoch Ornamental Award Winner: Architectural Lead & Metalwork Ltd with The Windsor Collar Casting produced sandcast collars manufactured for Windsor Castle. The project demonstrated the sandcasting technique from pattern to finished product of rainwater pipe collars that are used on the restoration work at Windsor castle. The pattern for this component
As part of the Becket Pageant for London, the Plumbers joined twenty other livery companies in the 16th Century Livery Fair, recreating the original fair of 1519, to help celebrate the Patron Saint of London and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. Allan Anderson Chairman of the LCA and Worshipful Company of Plumbers Liveryman, supported
An unforgettable day of fun, culture and celebration in the ancient heart of the City Guildhall Yard - June 17-18 2022 TICKETS
As an independent guardian of the lead industry standards, the LCA represents the Mark of Quality, supplying technical information and services to support the industry and drive up standards. The Murdoch Awards have long been recognised as a symbol of excellence for those engaged in the leadwork industry. This year has seen the introduction of
Murdoch Award Winner has Royal Seal of Approval Each annual Murdoch Awards event is special to the organisers, prizewinners and sponsors alike, but this year the occasion was marked with huge sadness over the passing of Richard Murdoch in January 2018. At the Lead Contractors Association annual gala dinner, held at the Vineyard Hotel in
RECORD FOURTH SUCCESS FOR MURDOCH AWARD WINNER Lead Contractors Association (LCA) members, associates and their guests attended the gala dinner, this year at the Manor House Hotel in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, to learn who had taken the top honours in the annual Murdoch Award and Murdoch Sponsors Award. In his welcoming speech, LCA chairman Mike
FIRST TIME WINNERS FOR MURDOCH AWARDS It is always deeply satisfying for any craftsman when they know they have done a good job. Of course the client is happy with the finished work, but more often than not their appreciation can only be skin deep, viewing the quality of the finished surface appearance, with no
The Ultimate Accolade for the Leadwork Craftsman At the beginning of October, some 57 LCA members, associates and their guests assembled at the Fawsley Hall Hotel, near Daventry for the announcement of the winners of the 2015 Murdoch Award and Murdoch Sponsors Award competitions. The Awards are presented each year in recognition of the very
2015 Murdoch Sponsors Award Winner – The Parliament Building, Stormont, Co Antrim NI – Leadwise Contracts Ltd In a role reversal of recent trends, lead sheet replaced a failing stepped tile design in a project that relied heavily upon close teamwork between the architect and the traditional crafts Martin Cahalan reports that Leadwise were delighted to
Fulton’s crowning glory takes third Murdoch Award Tackling an unusual lead “crown” proved quite a challenge for John Fulton (Plumbers), but one which ultimately brought them their third Murdoch Award… In February 2013, John Fulton (Plumbers) Ltd were approached by a Glasgow based Architectural practice, ZM Architects, and asked to submit a tender as Main
Leadwork fit for a Queen There are deadlines, there are important deadlines – and then there are absolutely critical, no excuses, no exceptions, no delays, absolutely must be met deadlines……. Which was certainly the case when D Blake & Co Ltd were awarded the leadwork contract in April 2014 to cover the tower roof of
Murdoch Award Winner 2013 – Martin (UK) Roofing Systems Limited The London Oratory Speaks Volumes for Quality Lead Workmanship The spectacular refurbishment of the eight sided Baroque dome of the London Oratory catching the judges’ eye. Martin (UK) Roofing Systems had been entrusted with replacing the original leadwork which had been in place since the
Imperfect lead design still lasts 100 years You would think that leadwork which was 100 years old must have been properly designed and installed to have done its job for so many years. However when the team from Northwest Lead began work on the refurbishment of the dome of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Regent Lions Roar NDM to 3rd Murdoch Award Succes Described by Managing Director Nigel Miles as a “once in a lifetime” project, the spectacular leadwork involved in the refurbishment of the Regent Palace Hotel in London under main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine has won the Murdoch Award for NDM (Metal Roofing & Cladding) Ltd for
