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The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum is launching a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on construction projects.

Despite being forced to temporarily halt new branch openings during the coronavirus lockdown, Toolstation has confirmed that it has no doubt that it can catch up with its expansion plan by December, employing at least 420 new staff.

Kee Safety has announced a new venture that sees four of its Scottish-based businesses - Roof Edge Fabrications, The Roof Anchor Company, W.H. Maintenance and APS Safety Systems – merge into one to trade under APS Safety Systems.

The ‘Wood CO2ts less’ campaign aims to increase awareness of timber’s environmental credentials and highlight how using wood from sustainably managed forests is one of the simplest ways to help reduce carbon emissions.

With the release of its half year report for the six months ended 30 June, 2020, Grafton Group says it is “emerging from lockdown in a strong position,” despite Group revenue being 19% lower and adjusted operating profit in continuing its operations down 61% due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Screwfix plans to open 30 new stores in the UK and a further 10 stores in the Republic of Ireland, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry.

Klober has invested in its online offering by introducing a new website launch and product brochure, which will make it easier for customers to digest information ‘on-the-go’.

The Competition & Markets Authority has given Breedon and Cemex five days to address its concerns about the impact of their recent transfer of building materials assets.

The Construction Industry Training Board plans to cut its payroll by 17%, saving £4.5 million per year as levy income is predicted to fall because of the impact of COVID-19.

Tools are stolen from a tradesperson’s vehicle every 20 minutes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, according to new research from Direct Line - Business.