New laws announced to ensure industry pays for unsafe cladding

The government has announced tough new measures that will force the industry to pay to remove cladding and protect leaseholders from exorbitant costs.

SIG UK named CO2nstructionZero champion

The Construction Leadership Council has appointed SIG UK as one of the latest CO2nstructZero Business Champions.

Marley Alutec undergoes company-wide expansion

Marley Alutec has recruited new staff members across several of its departments including sales, business development and in the warehouse.  

Toolstation first to sign lease agreement at industrial park

Toolstation has entered a lease agreement at Helix Trade Park, strategically placing the builders’ merchant on the A303 trunk road and making it RO Real Estate’s first lease at the industrial park.

West Frasers tackles youth unemployment

West Fraser has partnered up with Youth Employment UK in efforts to tackle youth unemployment.

Industry reacts to housing minister appointment

The construction sector is standing by and hoping the new housing minister Stuart Andrew MP will embrace SMEs as a vital tool for building more homes and reaching housing goals.  

BMI Academy tours UK colleges during National Apprenticeship Week

The BMI’s technical training manager has been touring colleges and training providers all over the country to support apprentices and their mentors across the roofing industry to celebrate this year's National Apprenticeship Week.

CITB launches recruitment resources for the sector

The Construction Industry Training Board has launched a series of apprenticeship toolkits to support construction employers with hiring an apprentice.

Bauder Group makes its largest investment

Bauder will make the largest investment volume in the company's history over the next five years to increase production of flat roof materials for the Group across all its daughter companies.

SIG UK appoints a new lead for sustainability

SIG UK has appointed Mark Clark as director of sustainable and renewable sales to ensure SIG supports its customers with reaching sustainability goals.