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.