BMF, Williamson and Blair agree on vocational training
Government moves to improve the prestige and importance of apprentices with a greater focus on further education are welcome and long-overdue, according to the Builders Merchants’ Federation.
Open letter: Leaseholder funded remediation works
Ash & Lacy has written to its customers and industry partners, outlining the company’s desire to work collaboratively in an effort to help leaseholders who are at risk of bearing the financial burden of remediation costs to make their homes safe.
CITB announces measures to reduce costs
The Construction Industry Training Board has announced a range of measures to make savings and reduce operating costs, as it adjusts to the new post-COVID financial landscape.
SIG Roofing is on the hunt for a ‘Local Hero’
SIG Roofing is calling for people to nominate their ‘Local Hero’ nominees.
CICV Forum releases new guidance as recovery work continues
The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum is celebrating a double milestone, as it welcomes its 100th individual member and releases its 50th piece of guidance.
Government must use budget to invest in sustainable growth
Construction is bouncing back from historically sluggish activity levels during the coronavirus lockdown, but this relative optimism must be converted into long-term growth and jobs, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
Here’s to many more years on the open road
Southern Sheeting has presented two of its delivery drivers, Phil Joslin and Mick Stevens, with long service awards.
New NFRC president to prioritise inclusion and collaboration in the roofing...
Kevin Taylor has been elected as the new president of the NFRC, taking over from Steve Revell, and will look to promote inclusion and collaboration in the roofing industry.
Ibstock to close three plants and axe 375 jobs
The Midlands-based company is scaling down its business after the impact of coronavirus, which has seen it plunge to a pre-tax loss of £52 million in the first half of the year.
Landmark reforms to planning system opens housing market for SME builders
An overhaul of the country’s outdated planning system will be a “major boost” to small and medium-sized builders and will end the dominance of major housebuilders.