Ibstock pledges to be net zero by 2040
Ibstock has announced ambitious new carbon reduction commitments, including a target for the business to be net zero by 2040.
Founder of Shackerley awarded MBE
Brian G Newell, founder of Shackerley, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list, recognising his services to the ceramics industry.
BBA appointed as first UKTA body
The British Board of Agrément has become the first organisation approved to issue UK Technical Assessments.
IoR appoints new chair
The Institute of Roofing has appointed Sarah Spink, CEO of the LRWA, as its new chair.
Supply chains relax as sector sees a seasonal decline in activity
The co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group says they are seeing an improvement in the supply chain across all regions in the UK.
Sellafield launches £249 million steelwork and cladding opportunity
The Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield are undertaking a procurement exercise to engage with steelwork and cladding key delivery partners via a £249 million multi project procurement process.
Builder fined after contractor has knee amputated after roof collapse
A self-employed builder has been fined after a contractor working for him fell through a single storey roof and had to have his leg amputated.
SIG hosts successful charity event
SIG UK has hosted a successful charity fundraising gala in aid of the Rainy Day Trust and Cancer Research UK, with over 200 representatives of the UK building products supply chain gathering at London’s Underglobe.
NFRC urges Government to use roofing industry to tackle climate change
Research by the University of Southampton for the National Federation of Roofing Contractors suggests that the UK should rethink the way it builds, maintains, and upgrades its roofs to handle a wetter and warmer climate.
Government introduces new measures to reduce carbon from homes
Under the new regulations, which will come into effect in June 2022, CO2 emissions from new build homes must be around 30% lower than current standards.