NFRC launches new Roofing Careers Service to tackle skill shortages
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has launched the NFRC Roofing Careers Service, a free online resource aimed at young people, career changers and employers.
Build UK elects new chair
Paul Cossell has been elected as Build UK’s new chair, replacing Andy Steele, who stepped down in November 2021.
Chandlers Roofing opens new North London branch
Chandlers Roofing Supplies will open its tenth specialist roofing supplies branch in Tottenham, London this month.
Government forces developers to pay to fix cladding crisis
Michael Gove has warned developers that they must pay to fix the cladding crisis that they caused as he overhauls the government’s approach to building safety.
Welsh Slate appoints new technical sales manager
Welsh Slate has appointed Tim Piatt as technical sales manager for the London and south-east region.
Built Environment Committee urges government to take action on housing crisis
The Built Environment Committee has urged the government to address barriers to building much needed new homes in its latest report.
Construction growth eases to three-month low, latest data shows
The latest PMI data has pointed to another solid increase in business activity in December across the UK construction sector, but the rate of expansion slipped to its lowest since September.
Shortlist for 2022 LRWA awards announced
The shortlist for the 2022 Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association Awards has been announced.
Russell Roof Tiles welcomes three new apprentices
Otto Mathiesen, maintenance manager at Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton on Trent concrete site has recruited three young individuals to join his team as apprentices.
Demand for offsite housing construction increased by 6% in 2021, research...
AMA Research has found that the market for offsite housing is estimated to have increased by 6% at manufacturers sales prices, although this is lower than the 2019 estimate of 12%, due to the impact of the pandemic.