Swish awarded Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold status

Swish Building Products has been awarded Gold status by the Supply Chain Sustainability School, recognising the business’ commitment to integrating sustainability into its practices.

James Hardie launches the Hardie® Plank Challenge

James Hardie has launched its Hardie® Plank challenge to raise awareness around the Hardie® VL Plank range's ease and speed of installation.

ITP appoints new MD to support continued growth

Building membrane manufacturer Industrial Textiles and Plastics is supporting its next phase of growth with the appointment of a new managing director.

Checkatrade partners with Lighthouse Charity

Checkatrade has partnered with the Lighthouse Charity and made a heavy donation to help the organisation provide more support services.

SIG Roofing donates to inclusive swimming provider

SIG Roofing has made a large donation to North Yorkshire’s Richmond Dales Amateur Swimming Club to support its fully inclusive performance swimming development provision.

2024 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners announced

Two roofing apprentices have been crowned at the BMI Apprentice of the Year following two days of competition.

Gov announces new housing targets in planning reform

The government has announced an overhaul of the planning system and given all councils in England mandatory housing targets to pave the way to deliver 1.5 million more homes.

Beesley & Fildes launches technical sales service

Builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has launched a new technical sales service to streamline customers’ construction projects.

BCIS calls for gov to tackle the immediate construction skills shortage

The Building Cost Information Service is calling on Labour to address the skills shortage in the construction industry to accelerate major housing and infrastructure projects.

IBMG appoints new MD for roofing division

The Independent Builders Merchant Group has appointed a new divisional managing director for roofing.