SIG Roofing pass Merchant & Distributor CCPI assessment

SIG Roofing has achieved the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) Assessment for Merchants and Distributors. It’s the first merchant to pass this robust assessment, which puts it at the forefront of driving clarity and change in the construction industry.

The CCPI was created to raise standards in construction product information. It aims to encourage greater product information accuracy so that everyone in the supply chain, be they manufacturers, merchants, distributors or contractors, can make more informed decisions about product selection. The codes were built around five tests around clear, accurate, up-to-date, accessible, and unambiguous product information. The ultimate goal is for clients, specifiers, and users to insist on working only with Manufacturers, Merchants and Distributors that follow the CCPI guidelines

There are three separate codes. One for Manufacturers addressing the responsibility of product information, specifically relating to the assessment of product information on products. One for Supporters which includes clients, major house builders, and Tier One Contractors who are driving the CCPI through their supply chains and one for Merchants and Distributors. The latter focuses specifically on the company’s systems and processes as a conduit for product information. This includes requirements for creating and reproducing product information along with an emphasis on accurate representation.

The assessment for SIG Roofing came as part of a full-scale assessment of the overall SIG UK Merchant and Distribution businesses. It was based on a four-clause Code of the CCPI, explicitly designed for Merchants & Distributors. Clauses 1-3 outline the merchant's responsibility to reproduce and update the manufacturer’s product information, ensuring the data remains clear, current, and accurate to its original interpretation. Clause 4 addresses the merchant’s responsibility for the competency of individuals in these roles, with the condition that a full training programme is in place.

Assessment against the CCPI Merchants and Distributors Code version provides confirmation that the organisation has been assessed to have the necessary product information processes and systems in place to uphold the CCPI. It also assesses their ability to adhere to the clauses diligently, and proactively promote and support the adoption of the Code with their suppliers.

Commenting on the overall assessment, SIG UK Compliance Director Steve Marr said: “We are delighted to be the first to have passed the Merchants and Distributors CCPI assessment. We support the need for accurate product information and recognise the importance of the CCPI in raising industry standards. We hope more merchants and distributors will follow suit as this will strengthen the reputation of the CCPI and increase customer confidence in the market.”

SIG UK has a strong history of embracing and ensuring compliance through its services. SIG Assured was set up to work with manufacturers to ensure all stocked products met regulatory compliance needs. This service now has the added layer of being CCPI assessed to further cement its credentials as a product compliance hub.

Managing Director of SIG Roofing, Chris Lodge, adds: “The whole business has worked hard to put processes and training in place to pass this assessment. It’s a great initiative that will increase customer confidence in the product information we supply. CCPI is now part of the SIG Roofing Continuous Improvement plan to ensure we retain this standard as a business.”