Labour boosts house-building aims and targets first-time buyers

Opposition ups goals to 1m homes under construction by 2020, but cuts to stamp duty face criticism for demand-side tactic that could increase house prices further

NFRC reveals shortlist for scottish roofing awards

The winners will be announced on November 10 at The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow

Apprenticeship Levy called a “lose-lose” scenario

Senior industry figure calls on government for radical reform

Cupa Pizarras sponsers SkillBuild

The company is supplying over 4,000 of its natural slates as well as polo shirts and caps for competitors to wear

Industry reacts to Building Safety Bill’s second reading

Leaseholders in blocks of flats with cladding should be supported to buy, sell or re-mortgage their homes after the government agreed with major lenders to pave the way to ending the need for EWS1 forms in smaller buildings.

New home registrations continue to cause concern

Latest NHBC registrations show a drop of 2% in the first full quarter under the Conservative Government

Construction workers lose more than 120 hours per year to smartphones

New research has found that 78% construction workers use their personal smartphone whilst at work

78% of contractors impacted by skills shortages and more than half...

Survey reveals extent of the impact of the skills shortage and the effects it may have on health and safety

“Game-changing” BIM data product library announced

DataBook will “help make BIM work for everyone”, according to Building Research Establishment (BRE)

BMBI Round Table Debate videos live

17 videos from the first annual debate are now available at the BMBI’s website