BMF raises concern over driver shortages
A snap survey from the Builders Merchants Federation has revealed that 67% of builders’ merchant respondents and 86% of supplier respondents are being affected by the shortage of HGV drivers.
Andrew Cope transitions leadership of IBMG to Allun Pittingale
Andrew Cope, chief executive of the Independent Builders Merchant Group, is handing down his leadership role to Allun Pittingale, who has been appointed group managing director as part of a planned succession.
Metalline announces main sponsorship for the Façade Awards UK 2021
Metalline is delighted to be supporting the 2021 Façade Awards UK as a main sponsor, and is looking forward to celebrating the very best in façade design across the UK.
NFRC recruits head of careers to tackle skills shortage
With a career spanning more than 15 years in the careers industry, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has appointed Ruth Scarrott as head of careers.
Bostik’s marketing director joins the BMBI expert panel
The marketing director of Bostik has joined the Builders Merchant Building Index panel of experts to speak for the adhesives and sealant market.
Industry Placement card launches ahead of new academic year
The Industry Placement card announced back in June has now been made available by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme and several other partner schemes ahead of the new academic year.
Mannok invests €2.1 million to increase bagged cement output
Mannok has acquired new technology to double its output capacity of its weatherproof bagged cement product range to support high demand from both sides of the Irish Sea.
Government must unlock small sites to help custom build revolution, says...
The Federation of Master Builders has called on the government to follow through on the proposals set out by the Bacon Review to diversify the housebuilding market.
Entries have now closed, so let the judging begin!
Many thanks to those who took the time to enter the Pitched Roofing Awards! The deadline for entries has closed, and our attention is now on the judging process.
Material shortages ease during holiday period
The holiday period saw a slight ease in demand for building materials but other issues that remain in the sector could stay around until 2022.