
The World of Roofing
Cotney Consulting Group Presents: World of Roofing
Hosted by industry experts John Kenney and Andrew Rowley, World of Roofing explores the people, stories, and innovations shaping the global roofing industry. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leaders, craftspeople, and changemakers—from traditional slate artisans to modern tech innovators—offering listeners valuable insights, career journeys, and lessons learned on and off the roof.
Discover the passion behind the projects, the challenges that shape the trade, and the vision driving the future of roofing—one story at a time.
The World of Roofing
World of Roofing Episode 8 - Graeme Millar, President of IFD
In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Graeme Millar from Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Graeme is the current President of the International Federation For The Roofing Trade as well as FIoR board member for the Institute of Roofing. Graeme’s experience in the construction sector spans 42 years, as he started his career as a trainee slater at William Millar and Sons in 1978. He is the fifth-generation roofing contractor in his family, as the line of slaters started in 1868. His high-profile career saw him serve as managing director of Bain and Irvine Ltd for 33 years, as well as managing partner for Graeme Millar Roofing Consultants for 20 years.