Persimmon Homes partners with RoofCERT to help drive industry standards
Persimmon Homes has partnered with the roofing accreditation scheme RoofCERT to promote best practice in its supply chain and ensure sub-contractors get it right first time every time.
Knauf Insulation upgrades its packaging and compression technology
Knauf Insulation has launched new packaging technology to make it easier to choose, use, transport and handle its products, while further reducing its carbon footprint.
British Safety Council weighs in on relaxing mask rules
With the announcement that almost rules on wearing face masks on public transport, in shops and in hospitals will be relaxed, the British Safety Council believes this is particularly the wrong decision and risks real danger to workers.
BBA HRRB consultation highlights workmanship and value engineering concerns
The British Board of Agrément’s industry consultation into driving up construction product safety standards for Higher Risk Residential Buildings has revealed that the market considers poor workmanship and uncontrolled value engineering to pose the biggest risks to the built environment.
Construction output falls in May 2021
Construction output fell 0.8% in May 2021, with the level remaining slightly above its pre-pandemic February 2020 level, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Secretary of State for Scotland visits Russell Roof Tiles
Russell Roof Tiles has been handpicked by the UK government as a great example of a business ‘building back better’ with a special visit from the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Check for swift nests before starting work on a roof urges...
As part of ‘Swift Awareness Week', the National Federation of Roofing Contractors is urging its members to keep an eye out for swift nests before starting work on a roof, to help reverse the decline seen in recent years in the swift population.
AJW Distribution appoints new financial director
AJW Distribution has appointed Kevin Patrick as its new financial director, making him the first director outside of the Woods family.
Consultation sought for LEXiCON
Views are being sought on the LEXiCON project developed by Construction Innovation Hub and the Construction Products Association.
Rainscreen cladding supervision pilot shows encouraging results
Over the past 12 months, RoofCERT has been working on a CITB-funded project with the objective of providing a 'proof of concept' for an accreditation scheme that has the ability to significantly reduce industry failure rates on inspections by improving quality.