Role of Government’s chief construction advisor scrapped

Reformed Construction Leadership Council reduced to 12 members, with Peter Hansford to be the last chief construction advisor for the Government

BMF sets ambitious targets for more women merchants

“The BMF recognises the value of gender diversity and will take action to increase the representation of young women in our apprenticeship programmes.”

Tackling Birmingham’s built environment

UK-GBC shares city level sustainability ideas and commitment to collaboration on regeneration

Ray Stubbs to host BMF Members Day

The theme of BMF Members’ Day 2018 is “The Future belongs to the Bold”

Construction welcomes Government Heathrow approval

The plans to build a third runway at the West London airport have been met with a mix of criticism and rejoice across the board

Solar industry takes another hit ahead of FiT Review decision

STA responds to the recent Government proposal to increase VAT for home solar installations to 20% just weeks before a final decision is made on the fate of the Feed-in Tariff

Joint initiative established to aid manufacturers in preparation for BIM mandate

New initiative formed between CPA, BIM4M2, CIBSE and NBS to deliver product data parameters and templates to help manufacturers prepare product information ahead of Government BIM mandate

Are you breathing safely?

UKATA explains the importance of following HSG247 guidance – particularly concerning respirators

HSE calls for continued efforts to increase workplace safety

Despite new figures showing workplace deaths have dropped significantly, HSE urges firms to continue to protect employees

Encouraging sustainable construction

A new Code of Conduct from the Structural Timber Association encourages the promotion of timber construction and best practice