Public Accounts Committee criticises Green Homes Grants scheme in damning report

A report from the Public Accounts Committee said the Green Homes Grant Scheme “underperformed badly”, delivering only a small fraction of the expected job and accounting for just £314 million out of the original £1.5 billion budget.

Kingspan partners with F1 team in sustainability initiative

Kingspan is partnering with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to chair a Sustainability Working Group for the team, which will combine the diverse expertise in pursuit of reducing emissions in motorsport.

West Fraser gives gifts for Christmas

West Fraser is giving its customers the chance to win a several high-end prizes up until Christmas Eve.

Sika UK Knowledge Centre expands its learning library

Sika has expanded its e-Learning platform to include on-demand webinars aimed at giving customers greater insights into a range of practices and its products in the waterproofing, roofing and concrete refurbishment sectors.

BMF strengthens team with two new appointments

The Builders Merchants Federation has further strengthened its in-house team with a new learning and development manager and a new policy and public affairs officer.

Construction materials demand continues to outstrip supply, statement suggests

Co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group have released a statement explaining that demand is still outstripping supply despite the market no longer experiencing high demand levels it felt earlier in the year.

CA Group celebrates 15 years of EBT status

CA Group is celebrating its Employee Benefit Trust status for its 15th.

BMI announces its Apprentice of the Year

Two apprentices have been crowned winners of BMI’s apprentice of the year competition following a two day pitched and flat roofing competition.

Selco to open branch in Rochester

Selco Builders Warehouse will bring a £3,000 boost for Rochester charities and community groups when it opens its 72nd branch in the area.

BMBI reports second best quarter on record

Q3 2021 has recorded the second highest quarterly BMBI sales ever, being just 2.4% behind Q2’s record breaking figures.