BMF helps cut members’ energy costs
The Builders Merchants Federation has partnered with Full Power Utilities to launch its new service BMF Energy Plus to help its members reduce their energy costs.
Building Safety Fund opens for new applications
The Building Safety Fund has opened for new applications on for eligible buildings without a funding solution in place.
Vivalda Group sees 19% growth in 2017
The supplier of rainscreen cladding systems has continued to grow its business, despite the chronic under performance of the construction sector
Vivalda heralds a bright future for women in construction
Boasting an operational management team of mostly women (58%), the provider of cladding solutions counts no less than seven women among its senior team of 12 managers.
Reverse charge VAT is delayed until March 2021
The HMRC has delayed the introduction of the domestic reverse VAT charge for construction services for five months, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the construction sector.
New home registrations continue to build
NHBC’s latest figures show a continued increase in the number of new homes registered throughout the UK
Etex Group acquires sealant manufacturer FSi
Etex Group has expanded its UK footprint with the acquisition of fire-stopping business FSi.
Why training matters, even now
Stuart Hicks, chief executive officer of the Institute of Roofing, offers RCI readers advice and guidance on home-based learning, and why upskilling is more important than ever
Construction industry lags behind with uptake of digital technology
The Westminster Sustainable Business Forum recently held a roundtable event to discuss supercharging the construction sector’s digital future.
Over 70% of contractors face business viability fears, says NFRC
Seventy-one percent of roofing and cladding contractors feel that the survival of their business is being threatened by price inflation and soaring costs.