Brexit and Infrastructure Uncertainty Hinder Construction Prospects
THE CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION’S (CPA) Autumn Forecasts for construction output growth in 2020 and 2021...
Merchants Merge for Growth
CHANDLERS BUILDING Supplies Limited and Parker Building Supplies Limited have merged, with the support of...
Costain and Skanska Accused of Union Busting and Suppressing Air Quality Concerns
THE JOINT VENTURE company Costain/Skanska (CSJV) has been accused of union busting by trades union,...
Product Choice Helps Eliminate Cause for Complaint
CHOICE OF ROOFING components is helping one contractor eliminate cause for complaint.
Kent roofing contractor, Russells...
Roofing Tender Opportunity – London
A ROOFING REPAIR WORKS tender invitation has been published on the London Tenders Portal.
The aim...
Norwich Council Estate Wins 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize
THE ROYAL INSTITUTE of British Architects (RIBA) has named Goldsmith Street in Norwich, designed by...
SIG Sells its Building Solutions to Kingspan
SIG plc, suppliers of specialist building materials to trade customers has sold Building Solutions (National)...
Swapping Hard Hats for Hard Chats
THE LARGEST EVENT in the history of the UK construction industry to address mental health...
VELUX Modular Skylights Shine a Light on Democracy in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown
AS PART OF major refurbishment works for Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, VELUX Modular Skylights were...
Over Half of Local Authorities Already Enforcing Higher Building Standards
TODAY the Solar Trade Association (STA) has published new research on local authority building standards,...
Construction Needs Breathing Space on Post-Brexit Visas, says CITB
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS want greater simplicity and a breathing space on planned visa restrictions following the...
North East Firms Join Forces to Develop Pioneering Framed Mesh Façade System
TWO MANUFACTURERS from the North East have joined forces to create an innovative new product...
UK Construction Week Unveils its Latest Surprises
WITH THE FINAL touches to next week’s UK Construction Week (UKCW) show now in place,...
RIBA Sets Climate Challenge for Architects
THE ROYAL INSTITUTE of British Architects (RIBA) has launched a climate change campaign initiative.
The campaign...
Velux® Offers 90 Days of Rewards
- Promotion sees £40/€45 rewards for every VELUX white painted roof window purchased during September,...
Campaign Launched to Stamp Out Tool Theft
ONE IN THREE (37%) tradespeople have had their tools stolen, costing a combined average of...
HSE Starts New Health Inspection Campaign
BETWEEN 7 October - 1 November, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be carrying...
Roofing Contractor is Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2019
DARREN MCGHEE, a third-generation roofer from North Lanarkshire is celebrating after being crowned Britain’s Top...
Welsh Slate Helps Give a London Landmark a New Lease of Life
Roofing slates from Welsh Slate were specified for the new-look Royal Pagoda.
WELSH SLATE roofing slates...
New and Improved AH+ Liquid Waterproofing
SIG Design & Technology is continually innovating to offer the best products to its customers....
Roofing Contractor Company Fined After Fatal Ladder Fall
AN ABERDEEN ROOFING contractor has been fined after an employee fell to his death from...
Roofing Contractor Reaches National Final of Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2019
A ROOFING CONTRACTOR from North Lanarkshire is celebrating after reaching the national final of Britain’s...
School Holidays, Repairs and Renovations
John Sayers, Managing Director, Hodgson Sayers Limited.
AS WE ENTER September and the new school year...
National Contractors seek Local Construction Trades and Suppliers
TRADESPEOPLE AND BUSINESSES from the East Midlands are being invited to meet some of the...
Innovation is Alive and Well at UK Construction Week
DISRUPTORS ARE NOW present in many different markets, so this year UK Construction Week (UKCW)...
Construction Logistics App Wins £.5 million Digitalisation Grant
A £500,000 GRANT to develop a cloud-based application to improve plant and materials logistics and...
Team Chandlers and Cembrit Triumph in Rally
TEAM CHANDLERS CEMBRIT has won the 2019 Pavestone Rally.
Led by rally driver Trevor Mudd of...
New Chief Executive for Considerate Constructors Scheme
THE CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS Scheme is welcoming Amanda Long as the new Chief Executive from 16...
Roofing Apprentice Skillbuild 2019 Finalists Announced
THE EIGHT YOUNG student apprentices who will compete in the roofing Skillbuild National Final at...
Join Rainclear at the National Self Build & Renovation Show in Swindon on 18-20 Oct 2019
RAINCLEAR SYSTEMS, the UK’s leading specialist metal rainwater system stockist and online retailer, has a...
Sharmans Launches Online Product Specification Tool with NBS
THE LEADING GUTTER and roof refurbishment systems manufacturer, Sharmans, has teamed up with NBS, the...
Clement Conservation Rooflights Chosen For 500 Year Old Grade II Listed Property Rescue Project
THE OLD COURT HOUSE was on the verge of collapse when it was purchased by...
Construction Output Quarter Down with Slight Increase for July
ACCORDING TO FIGURES released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS today, construction output decreased...
SPV Construction Training Hub Gets TECHNONICOL Donation
YOUNG PEOPLE attending the SPV Group’s brand new West Midlands training hub have given a...
Solar Panel Barclay Loan Mis-Selling Scandal Uncovered
THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS have complained about being mis-sold finance for the installation of solar panels...
Government Goes Back on VAT Reverse Charge Date
THE VAT Reverse Charge scheme for construction companies, due to be introduced from 1 October...
Last Chance to Enter the 2019 LRWA Awards!
THE DEADLINE for the LRWA Awards 2019 is fast approaching with entries closing on Friday,...
New Manager Leads Roofing Merchant’s £1 Million Expansion
A WEEK OF trade demos and promotions for roofers and builders starting on 9 September...
SPV Launches Industry-First Employer Led Roofing Training
IN AN INDUSTRY FIRST, roofing and cladding contractors SPV Group is taking its recruitment and...
New CEO for Health and Safety Executive
THE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE of Britain’s workplace health and safety regulator, Sarah Albon took up...
