Tradespeople remain resilient despite COVID-19 and Brexit uncertainty
The Travis Perkins survey of 1,300 tradespeople shows that 91% expect workloads to remain unchanged or grow in the next two months.
Obituary: Russell Meagher
Russell Trew has announced the loss of a beloved friend and colleague, Russell Meagher, who sadly passed away earlier this month.
Construction Leadership Council revises face mask guidance for construction employers
New guidance from the Construction Leadership Council recommends that employers should make face coverings available to those working in close proximity with others.
SIG’s new delivery tracking system goes live
SIG has enhanced its delivery process with SIG DTS (Delivery Tracking System), which is now available to all customers across the UK.
Roofers urged to ask the ‘dipped or pressure-treated’ question
SR Timber is calling for roofers and contractors to ask their suppliers whether their timber roofing batten is dipped or pressure-treated with preservatives.
Flex-R launches RIBA-approved roof refurbishment CPD
The ‘Roof Refurbishment: A Guide to Best Practice’ CPD will guide roofers and contractors through the step-by-step refurbishment process, and will cover the options available for upgrading the insulation, selecting the correct waterproofing system, and what to expect from suppliers.
Budget must accelerate construction recovery, says FMB
The government must use the forthcoming Budget to bring forward greater investment in the construction sector to help boost jobs and activity, says the Federation of Master Builders.
NFRC backs Samaritans’ campaign on mental health
The NFRC is backing a new campaign from Samaritans called ‘Real People, Real Stories’, which aims to use real life stories to reach out to men who are struggling to cope and encourage them to seek help.
Alan Wildsmith joins SMD as its new national sales manager
Structural Floor and Roof Solutions (SMD) has announced the appointment of Alan Wildsmith as its new national sales manager for its supply only team.
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Sporting heroes to give keynote address at BMF virtual conference
The Builders Merchants Federation has announced two Olympic medallists - Steve Backley OBE and Roger Black MBE - as keynote speakers at the Virtual BMF AGM and Members Conference on 17 September, 2020.