Permaroof Comments on Construction Coronavirus Confusion
Adrian Buttress, Managing Director of Permaroof, an importer and distributor of Firestone RubberCover roofing products,...
Construction Sites “Can Keep Working” in England Says Health Secretary
CONSTRUCTION SITES AS well as work on private properties can continue as long as 2m...
Major Merchants Shut Up Shop due to the Coronavirus
SEVERAL MAJOR BUILDERS' merchants have shut up shop following the UK Government’s decision to impose...
Union Calls for Clarity for Construction Workers Amid Covid-19 Outbreak
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, many of whom act as self-employed contractors, are in urgent need clarity over...
Home Insulation Sales Soar During Isolation
SALES OF HOME insulation have soared according to a group of independent builders merchants as...
Top Apprentices Picked to Represent UK at Delayed IFD World Championship
AFTER A DAY OF testing competition between five of the best-skilled apprentices in the UK,...
NFB Calls for Specific COVID-19 Working Practice Guidelines
INDUSTRY DOES NOT want to stop working, says the National Federation of Builders (NFB). The...
Construction Charity Issues Coronavirus Call for Help
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY charity CRASH has appealed for help as it looks to support those affected...
Roofing Today Call for Entries 30 Under Thirty 2020 to Recognise Exceptional Young Roofing Professionals
ROOFING TODAY is once again calling for entries for its 30 Under Thirty feature planned...
Union Calls for Government to Support Construction’s Self-Employed
CONSTRUCTION UNION Unite has called for the Government to extend its 80% wage guarantee to...
NFRC Offers Support to Members as Roofing Awards Rescheduled
THE NFRC HAS launched a dedicated COVID-19 helpline and section on its website as it...
Millions of Jobs Saved with Job Retention Scheme
FOR THE FIRST TIME ever, the government is going to step in and help to...
NFB Calls for Government to Support Small Building Firms
THE NATIONAL FEDERATION of Builders has called for UK Government to support SME construction firms...
Contract Awards Up Despite Covid-19
THE TOTAL VALUE of contracts awarded for construction projects in February rose to new heights...
Travis Perkins Reports Solid Trading Ahead of Virus
BUILDERS MERCHANT Travis Perkins believes it is in a good position as it enters the...
Law Firm Shares Contract Law Fact Sheet for Covid-19
A LAW FIRM has shared a fact sheet on the possible implications of the Covid-19...
Freefoam Announces 30 Year Anniversary
2020 IS A SIGNIFICANT year for Freefoam Building Products, with the company marking 30 years...
Roofgiant Launches VELUX Window Selector Tool to Help Customers Find the Correct VELUX Window
TRYING TO DECIDE which VELUX window is suitable for a project can be hard at...
How is the Coronavirus Crisis Affecting Your Business?
THE GOVERNMENT has announced several substantial measures to help businesses and individuals get through the...
InVerg: The New Roofing Solution – Available Now
HAMBLESIDE DANELAW HAS always conducted extensive research, design and testing to provide the best dry-fix...
Industry Events Postponed Over Coronavirus Fears
FEARS OVER CORONAVIRUS have led to a number of construction industry events being postponed.
The Safety...
Sick Pay Rules for Construction “Must be Relaxed” to Tackle Coronavirus
EMPLOYERS WORKING IN roofing and construction are being urged to relax sick pay rules to...
Tax Cut for Roofing & Construction Repair Work Backed by FMB
THE FMB HAS ADDED its voice to calls for repair and renovation work in roofing...
Council Leaders and Mayors Call for Powers on Zero Carbon Housebuilding
COUNCIL LEADERS AND MAYORS from across England have written to the government calling for powers...
Coronavirus in the Workplace – How to Effectively Mitigate the Risks
The coronavirus outbreak (officially Covid-19) has moved beyond solely a risk to health, as it begins...
Traditional Roofs Repair and Conservation – Historic England Conference
FROM SOURCING SLATE and stone, to preventing lead corrosion, and growing reed for thatch, the...
Colleges Could Step Up with Skillbuild Alternative
COLLEGES AND ROOF TRAINING groups could hold their own roof tiling and slating competition for...
Architects Criticise Product Certification as Grenfell Inquiry Resumes
ARCHITECTS at Studio E have criticised the system which certified the cladding products installed at...
Roofing Sales Boost Turnover for Manufacturer
THE PARENT COMPANY BEHIND roofing products brand, Forticrete, has increased revenue to new heights for...
National Minimum Wage Changes
THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE is set to rise from 1 April 2020 and all age...
Innovative Liquiroof Insulation Boards Available Exclusively From SIG Design & Technology
TO SUPPORT ITS RANGE of liquid waterproofing products, SIG Design & Technology is working with...
Jobs Saved as Roofing Company Sold Out of Administration
A ROOFING COMPANY has been sold out of administration, saving a number of jobs.
Allard Construction...
Rename and Rebrand for A-Plant
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT HIRE company A-Plant is to rename and rebrand as Sunbelt Rentals.
The news...
Up to £70 Boost with Velux Rewards Scheme This Spring
Installers and builders urged to take advantage of extra rewards with top retail and high...
New Technical Chairman for NARM
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Rooflight Manufacturers has appointed a new Technical Chairman following a vote...
Construction Returns to Growth with Sharpest Rise Since 2018
CONSTRUCTION RETURNED TO growth in February with the sharpest rise in output since December 2018...
Call for Workers to Be Supported During Coronavirus
THE TUC has called on employers to support workers affected by the Coronavirus.
The union body...
HSE Report Doubts Tool Manufacturers’ Dust Extraction Systems
AN INDEPENDENT REPORT by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has called into question the...
New Chief Executive at A-Plant
EQUIPMENT RENTAL COMPANY A-Plant has appointed a new CEO to replace former Chief Executive Richard...
Avonside Expands With New Plumbing Acquisition
ROOFING AND HOUSE BUILDING services contractor Avonside has expanded with the acquisition of a Cambridgeshire-headquartered...
