SIG announces its new UK leadership team
Following the appointment of Philip Johns as managing director of SIG UK in March, the specialist building materials supplier has announced the new SIG UK board of directors.
Paul Smoker Roofing demonstrates health and safety excellence
The company has enhanced its reputation as a full-range roofing services provider by demonstrating its health and safety excellence.
Two lead roofing firms admit to anti-competitive practices
Associated Lead Mills and H.J Enthoven (trading as BLM British Lead) have admitted to taking part in anti-competitive arrangements and could face fines of more than £11 million if found that the law has been broken at the end of the Competition and Markets Authority’s investigation.
Travis Perkins to shut 165 branches and axe 2,500 jobs
Travis Perkins has unveiled plans to close around 165 branches and axe 2,500 jobs, blaming forecast falls in demand for general supplies.
Merchant sales tumble in April – but recovery beckons
Figures released from the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index for April 2020 highlight the dramatic initial effect of the government’s COVID-19 lockdown measures on sales through UK builders’ merchants. Total sales during April were down -76.3% compared with April 2019.
CICV Forum’s animation provides workers with clear and simple guidance on...
The film entitled: ‘Working Together’ illustrates the positive day-to-day measures that workers in the construction industry can take to protect themselves, their colleagues and the wider community.
Stay connected with SIG LIVE
The virtual conference, which will provide a company update for its customers, along with details about its new business strategy, will be held on Thursday 16 July, 2020 from 1.30pm.
Construction workers urged not to risk health due to dusk mask...
The shortage of dust masks is understood to be a result of the increased demand for face masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Condition Improvement Fund 2020 to 2021 outcomes are announced
Following a significant delay, the Department for Education has published the Condition Improvement Fund 2020 to 2021 outcome, which will provide funding to successful applicants for 1,476 projects at 1,243 academies, sixth form colleges and non-diocesan voluntary aided schools.
SIG Roofing announces major investment in new Bristol hub
The roofing merchant is investing over £4 million in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility to further improve customer service and satisfaction by being able to deliver an enhanced customer experience through improved stock availability and delivery capabilities.