Filling the gaps in training
Paul Jacobs, installation and training manager at SIG Design & Technology, assesses the importance of installer training, and why it is the responsibility of the whole roofing industry to contribute towards minimising the skills shortage gap.
Why is my house always so cold & how to fix...
This article should help you to keep your home warm and prevent it from becoming too cold, as well as helping you to save money in a time when the cost of energy is skyrocketing in the UK.
Heriot-Watt University warns construction workers as temperatures soar
With the heatwave set to make Britain hotter than Jamaica and Turkey this week, Heriot-Watt University has warned that 3.1 million outdoor construction workers in the country might be at serious risk of skin cancer.
Made For Trade notches up nine notable NFA Nominations
Wynyard-based manufacturer celebrates a huge amount of nominations for the 2022 National Fenestration Awards, covering various aspects of the thriving business.
Sector comments on the end of 2022
Key members of the construction sector in Vivalda, Kemper System and the LRWA give RCI their takes on how the year went and their outlooks for 2023.
The end of an era
After writing regularly for RCI for six years, John Mercer is hanging up his hard hat and is retiring as technical manager at Wienerberger. RCI’s Holly Miles, talks to John and looks back over his long and fruitful career and discusses the state of the industry.
Are your construction tools affecting your hearing?
If you work in construction, the sector has the second highest rate of people developing occupational deafness
Three steps to getting your trade vehicle on the road for...
Zoe Price, freelance writer, looks at three ways any tradesperson can save money on their van’s running costs
Why construction firms should put their people first during the COVID-19...
Peter Johnson, chairman of Vivalda Group, thinks the months of COVID-19 will be a defining period for many suppliers and contractors in the industry.
Keeping building envelope’s safe on lockdown
A Proctor Group’s breathable membranes keep your building envelope safe whilst you keep safe in these challenging times