NFRC welcomes landmark payment consultation

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has welcomed the launch of the government’s new Small Business Plan

Understanding the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard

The BSIF Height Safety Special Interest Group (BSIF HSG) shares an overview of the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard, BS 8681

Solar panel installation advice offered for consumers and trade

David Martin, Heamar's MD, has outlined what consumers and trade professionals should to consider when installing a solar panel

Burton Roofing Merchants announces retirement of John Watson

Burton Roofing Merchants has announced the retirement of John Watson, the company’s director, after 48 years in the building and roofing industry

Etex warns of risks in bringing cladding deadline forward

Etex Group has warned of the risks in bringing the deadline for completing unsafe cladding projects forward

Hot weather proposal stands to protect workers

Ross Spiller, solicitor at Mayo Wynne Baxter, has responded to HSE’s recent proposal to allow workers to down tools in hot weather

Tata Steel EAF to deliver UK sustainable steel making

Building Systems UK, a Tata Steel enterprise, hosted a ceremony to showcase its new Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at Port Talbot steelworks

Actis highlights how insulation can keep homes cool

Actis has issued a reminder to specifiers that installing certain types of insulation can actually help reduce the impact of extreme temperatures

Leeds College of Building named as a technical excellence college

Leeds College of Building (LCB) has been named one of the first ever ‘construction technical excellence colleges’ (CTEC)

Russell Roof Tiles supports NHBC

Russell Roof Tiles announced that it is supporting the National Housebuilding Council