COVID-19 app impacts on building materials’ supply chain
Self-isolation alerts are having a significant impact on the supply of building materials, according to the Builders Merchants Federation.
Pitched Roofing Awards: Entries close on 20 August
The deadline for RCI’s Pitched Roofing Awards has been extended until Friday 20 August, following a flurry of industry requests asking us to give them a little longer to complete the projects they want to submit. Please be sure to upload your entry today!
CLC pushes to bring self-isolation date forward
The Construction Leadership Council has urged the government to bring forward the 16 August date, when self-isolation rules will be relaxed for the double-jabbed, to alleviate the workforce shortage the construction sector is currently experiencing.
Double-digit growth forecast for construction despite product and labour shortages
Construction output is forecast to rise by 13.7% in 2021 and 6.3% in 2022, with infrastructure and private housebuilding expected to be key drivers of construction growth in 2021 and 2022.
Leicester City Council installs 30 ‘living’ roofs on bus stops
Leicester City Council has installed 30 new ‘green’ bus stops with ‘living’ roofs in the city centre as part of its ambitions to be carbon neutral and climate-adapted by 2030.
NJS (Scotland) fined after worker falls through cement sheet roof
NJS (Scotland), an asbestos removal company, has been fined £8,000 after one of its workers fell off a garage roof, injuring his back.
Get back to business at the great industry get-together
This September’s event is set to provide a COVID-safe, face-to-face opportunity for roofing, cladding and insulation professionals to discover the latest innovations and network with leading manufacturers and suppliers.
Cordless nailers: Power and portability for roofing professionals
Thanks to incredible advances in battery technology and brushless motors, cordless power tool technology is transforming the way roofing contractors work, explains Nick Chan, marketing manager for HiKOKI Power Tools UK.
UK Roofing Awards 2021 deadline for entries extended
In recognition of the busy time the roofing industry is currently going through, the deadline for entering a project into the UK Roofing Awards 2021 has been extended to 6 August 2021.
Klober appoints new divisional sales manager
Klober has appointed Ben Edge as its new divisional sales manager in anticipation as architectural practices expect workloads to grow in Q3.