AluFoldDirect shares free guide to Part L Compliance

AluFoldDirect has released a 10-page free guide to compliance with Building Regulations: Part L, 2021.

Builders’ output slowly recovering, says FMB

Master builder companies are reporting signs of stability within the building industry with workloads up 7% and enquires rising by 3% over the last three months, the Federation of Master Builders has reported.

YBS Insulation retail sales director becomes WCOBM member

YBS Insulation’s retail sales director has been inaugurated as a member of the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants.

SIG Roofing passes Merchant and Distributor CCPI assessment

SIG Roofing has become one of the first merchants to pass the Code for Construction Product Information Assessment for Merchants and Distributors.

LRWA appoints new technical chair

The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association has appointed a new technical chair.

Sika sponsors Exeter Chiefs rugby club

Chemical construction company Sika UK has become Exeter Chiefs rugby club’s main sponsor, supporting the club and the wider community throughout the 2024/25 season.

Why roofers should embrace solar PV

Griff Thomas of GTEC outlines the opportunities in solar photovoltaics and explains how and why roofers should train for the growing market.

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.

CLC appoints Industry Minister as co-chair

The Construction Leadership Council has welcomed Industry Minister Sarah Jones MP as the organisation’s co-chair.

Swish awarded Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold status

Swish Building Products has been awarded Gold status by the Supply Chain Sustainability School, recognising the business’ commitment to integrating sustainability into its practices.