Faster deliveries as Actavo fleet expands

Non-mechanical construction equipment sales specialist adds 29 new trucks to its fleet

Construction activity increases at fastest pace since 2022, PMI reports

Growth has accelerated in the UK construction sector as the second half of the year started, with July 2024 seeing much faster increases in both activity and new orders during the month.

Apprentice Levy could hinder growth of Scottish apprenticeship numbers

Growth in apprenticeship numbers in Scotland could be hindered unless the Scottish Government commits to application of the new UK-wide Apprenticeship Levy for training

Signs of weakness in UK construction in Q1

The construction industry experienced a mixed quarter for products sales, output and new orders in the opening three months of 2019.

BBS Facades moves to new premises in Cheltenham

BBS Facades has moved to a large premises in Cheltenham, more than doubling the company’s production capacity and enabling the business to take on more staff.

Asbestos awareness course for roofers launched

Kirsty Phillips, training manager at Gully Howard Technical, has recently launched a first of its kind, asbestos awareness course. Designed by roofers, for roofers

BMI hosts a meeting of minds

The manufacturer recently staged its Roofing Tutor Forum, which covered a diverse range of industry topics.

Vehicle fleet expansion at Boningale

The new vehicles will be used across the Group’s divisions to facilitate plans for growth

Hilti looks to the future with planned investment

Specialist building envelope team to receive further investment to take advantage of the growing façade market

It’s time to talk about fire protection…

… says CCF and other leading building product manufacturers