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.

HSE advises designers to prepare for changing building safety regulations

The Health and Safety Executive is urging those who design high-rise buildings to prepare for the changes when the Building Safety Bill becomes law.

NFRC shortlisted for two Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has been shortlisted in two categories at the Trade Association Forum's Best Practice Awards 2022.

Actis donates insulation materials to Men’s Sheds movement

Actis has donated more than 400m2 of insulation materials to a new community building in Aberdeenshire.