Experts advise tradespeople on how to prepare for retirement
Following Pension Awareness Week, which is taking place on 13-17 September, research by IronmongeryDirect has found that one in eight tradespeople approaching retirement age do not have any financial preparations for their retirement.
Band of Builders breaks down taboo about mental health
Roofing contractors are being urged to get involved with the ‘Big Brew’ national campaign to address the mental health crisis in the construction sector.
Construction job vacancies reach record high
The latest ONS figures show that construction vacancies reached its highest ever level, with 37,000 listings between June and August, while the UK as a whole experiences over one million job vacancies for the first time since records began.
Ultraroof system shortlisted twice at Pitched Roofing Awards
Ultraframe's Ultraroof solid roof system has been shortlisted twice at the Pitched Roofing Awards in the category of Best Use of a Solid Conservatory Roof System.
Actis backs calls for sector to ‘move out of the dark...
MMC champion Mark Farmer says the current lorry driver crisis echoes the issues affecting the construction industry, suggesting that both sectors are suffering from a skills shortage which needs to be addressed to avoid a chaotic period.
SIG UK appoints category director for timber
SIG UK appoints new category director for timber to strengthen the company's timber offering to its customers.
Shortlist announced for UK Roofing Awards 2021
The shortlisted projects for the NFRC’s UK Roofing Awards 2021 have been finalised. The winners of the 2020 Awards will also be showcased at the 2021 event through a dedicated short film.
Construction output falls below pre-pandemic level
Construction output in volume terms has fallen to below pre-pandemic levels in July 2021, with the materials price increases and shortages both to blame.
Selco holds darts tournament for charity
Selco Builders Warehouse's customers and colleagues are being given the chance to enter a darts tournament to raise money for Global's Make Some Noise.
Construction employers back CITB’s Levy Proposals
The Construction Industry Training Board has taken its now sector backed Levy Proposals to the Secretary of State for Education to make a final decision on the issue.