Leadership Built on Experience

Rob Jackson, CEO, has been a key part of ICB for over 30 years, helping to guide the company through evolving industry regulations, economic shifts, and technological advancements.

“As we enter our 40th year, we’re seeing exciting growth through product development, new customers and ongoing investment in people and systems. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, we’re committed to delivering the best flat roofing products on the market – supported by outstanding customer service and technical advice,” said Rob.

The International Construction Bureau

Lots of things were happening back in 1985—the first mobile phone calls were made in the UK, Sir Clive Sinclair launched his Sinclair C5 battery-operated tricycle, Eastenders graced our screens for the first time, Everton won the European Cup, and Live Aid ruled the world for fundraising. More notably, a small single-ply roofing operation started up in Poole, Dorset.

41 years ago, in 1984, Michael Steinbach worked as an export manager for the German roofing company alwitra^®, a renowned superior, long-lasting waterproofing membranes manufacturer. Visiting England for the first time, he arrived in Poole, Dorset, to review ‘project number 1’, for IBM near Winchester.

During his stay, he realised the potential for his company’s products in the UK.

Alwitra agreed that Michael could be the sole provider of their membranes in the UK. The following year, on 28 March 1985, ‘International Construction Bureau’ was born. ICB began to beat the competition and win more work, one project at a time, allowing the company to move out of operating in Michael’s house and secure its own premises in Bournemouth. It then expanded into five more units before moving to its current HQ in Poole.

ICB Group

Today, the ‘International Construction Bureau’ is ICB Group, with CEO Rob Jackson at the helm, providing an enviable suite of solutions for the construction industry, backed by the assurance of full ISO accreditation for quality, environment and health & safety. The group consists of three businesses, allowing for their popular single-point warranty offer:

ICB (Waterproofing) Ltd offers waterproofing solutions for flat roofs, including accessories, technical support, professional specifications, and roof surveys. They remain the UK’s sole distributor of the alwitra^® range.

ICB (Projects) Ltd (est. July 2008), provides design, supply and installation of ancillary products for flat roofs: Solar PV, Green Roofing, Battery Storage, Roof Edge Protection, and Rooflights.

ICB (Fabrications) Ltd. (formed January 2008) creates bespoke metal fabrications, from design to finished product in mill finish or in-house polyester paint coated to any RAL colour desired.

Looking Ahead: A New Era of Roofing Excellence

As ICB Group celebrates four decades of success, the focus is firmly on the future: smarter working, sustainable innovation, and continued leadership in the UK roofing market.