Dickies celebrates inspiration in the trades
Global workwear brand Dickies is calling on tradespeople to nominate someone whose work inspires them as part of a new campaign that celebrates those who love what they do and take pride in their work.
HSE cracks down on construction dust in new inspection initiative
Health and safety inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 5 October, 2020.
Industry must lead the way in take-up of new NHS COVID-19...
The Construction Leadership Council is urging businesses in UK construction to lead the way in ensuring the widest possible uptake of the NHS COVID-19 app, which has launched in England and Wales.
Rydale Roofing calls on companies to support new training hub and...
Rydale Roofing has joined forces with Juniper Training to launch the Building Futures, Stoke-on-Trent Roofing Hub, which will give trainees taster sessions in skills, such as slating and tiling, fitting waterproof membranes, sheeting and cladding, manual handling and working at heights.
CMOStores.com reports sales success in 2020 half year results
Online construction products merchant CMOStores.com has reported impressive half-year figures, with sales in excess of £23 million from January to June 2020 – a reversal of the downturn that has afflicted the rest of the industry this year.
CITB re-writes its Strategic Plan for post-COVID industry
The Construction Industry Training Board expects that it will take at least five years for construction recruitment to return to pre-COVID levels.
Chancellor unveils new raft of COVID support measures
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced a package of measures to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming winter months.
First 50 roofers accredited through RoofCERT
Fifty roofers, from 10 different roofing companies across the country, have become the first operatives to become officially ‘accredited’ by RoofCERT, the UK’s only accreditation scheme for roofing operatives.
Builders’ merchants’ sales confirm strong V-shaped recovery
Britain’s builders’ merchants’ sales to builders bounced back strongly in the three months May to July, with value sales surging 38.9% ahead compared with February to April, as reported in July’s Builders Merchants Building Index report.
Marley Alutec appoints new area sales manager
Marley Alutec has appointed Jordan Iles as its new area sales manager for the north Wales and central England region.