Buoyant recladding market boosts Vivalda Group
Vivalda Group, the distributor of non-combustible cladding, has reported a 2.5% increase in revenues to £33.8 million and a 7% uplift in pre-tax profit for the period to 31 December, 2019.
Support local regeneration to build back greener, says CLC
The UK government’s ambitions for levelling-up, improving social cohesion and accelerating the path to Net Zero could be shifted up a gear if alternative financing capability is made available to support local regeneration, according to construction industry leaders.
Selco stars of the future on the rise
A management training programme to enhance the careers of hundreds of its staff has been launched by Selco Builders Warehouse.
Construction industry rallies to rebuild Britain
A survey, commissioned by Skrap, of 2,000 construction businesses shows that builders are reporting steady workflow and recovering revenues.
Fire and built environment industries set out blueprint to improve competency...
A blueprint report to improve competence for those working on higher-risk buildings and drive culture change, has been set out by a cross-industry group, representing more than 150 organisations in the fire and built environment industries.
Pitched Roofing Awards goes virtual
In support of global efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, RCI has announced that the Pitched Roofing Awards will now be taking place as a virtual ceremony on 26 February, 2021.
Selco’s new conversation campaign supports mental health
Selco Builders Warehouse is supporting World Mental Health Day on 10 October by encouraging customers to take an extra drinks break and check in with their colleagues. A free hot drink will be available in all open Selco cafes from 5 October until 9 October.
BMF promotes end-to-end quality for Green Homes Grant scheme
The Builders Merchants Federation has called on members to actively support the Green Homes Grant, and work with their trade customers to ensure end-to-end quality in the scheme’s supply chain.
Grant & Stone acquires 3Counties Timber & Building Supplies
Independent builders’ merchant Grant & Stone has announced the acquisition of 3Counties Timber & Building Supplies for an undisclosed sum.
New skills training programme is launched for Green Homes Grant
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has launched a £6.9 million grant, the Green Homes Grant Skills Competition, for training organisations to help get tradespeople equipped and professionally trained to deliver the initiative.