Rainscreen wall cladding is fastest-growing product in wall cladding sector

Research from AMA has found that the UK wall cladding market has been affected by reduced demand from key end-use sectors since 2017, recording only a modest growth of 13% in total installed area between 2015 and 2019.

Russell Roof Tiles launches its 12 days of Christmas charity programme

Russell Roof Tiles will be donating a total of £6,000 to various charities, as part of its 12 days of Christmas community programme.

Permaroof to seize growth opportunities in 2021

Permaroof is celebrating its most successful year in its 20-year history, after maximising the lockdown effect on the DIY market, as well as quickly diversifying in the face of the global pandemic.

Roofing is among top 10 most popular TikTok trade videos

'Rated People', which connects homeowners with local tradespeople, has analysed TikTok views from 25 different trades to reveal which ones are the most popular on the platform, with roofing making its way into the top 10.

MCRMA gains two new members

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association has welcomed two new member companies in the independent inspector and system installer categories.

FMB reacts to data showing employment continuing to fall

The Federation of Master Builders has said the slowdown in construction activity since the summer needs to be boosted by a national strategy to upgrade existing homes to make them greener and more energy efficient.

Brett Martin launches new branding

Daylight systems manufacturer Brett Martin has launched a new corporate identity, which will be rolled out over the coming months

Kickstart approves 143 work placements through BMF gateway

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), in partnership with businesses across the sector, has received approval under the government’s £2bn Kickstart scheme for 143 work placements.

NFB publishes new guide to achieving net zero carbon

The National Federation of Builders' Major Contractors Group has published a new decarbonisation handbook to help main contractors achieve net zero carbon.

CITB expands apprenticeship support to all levy-registered construction employers

The Construction Industry Training Board has announced that all levy-registered construction employers will be eligible to benefit from its expanded apprenticeships support service, phased in throughout 2021.