LRWA Virtual Dragon Team Challenge

Have you got what it takes to tackle the LRWA’s Virtual Dragon Team Challenge? Find out more about what is involved and how to sign up.

RCI Show is given the green light for December

Guidelines to public gatherings continue to evolve as life settles in to the new normal. The RCI Show team will be following all recommendations, as the health, safety and well-being of its visitors, exhibitors and staff remains its top priority.

LRWA Awards & Gala Dinner postponed until 2021

With no clear government guidance regarding future large gatherings, the LRWA Awards & Gala Dinner have been postponed until 3 November, 2021. The venue will remain at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool.

CICV Forum issues health and safety guidance for construction workers

As Scotland’s building sector continues its recovery, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued new health and safety guidance to help steer workers through the phased return.

Former editor of RCI magazine Martin James passes away

It is with great sadness that the former long-standing editor of RCI magazine, Martin James, has passed away after suffering from a short illness.

Green Homes Grant scheme presents an opportunity to tackle hard to...

The new £2 billion Green Homes Grant scheme announced by the government, provides an opportunity to tackle hard to treat homes which require more expensive insulation measures. This is according to Neil Marshall, an independent consultant.

Product manufacturers to increase e-commerce sales following lockdown measures

The latest State of Trade Survey from the Construction Products Association highlights how construction product manufacturers have signalled a shift in their investment intentions towards e-commerce sales as they respond to their worst quarterly performance since the 2008/09 recession.

BMF calls on Welsh government for housing and business support post-COVID

The Builders Merchants Federation has written to the Welsh Minister for Housing and Local Government with suggestions to support the building supply chain and lay the foundations for long-term, enduring economic recovery.

Travis Perkins “cautious” but “continues to recover well” after COVID-19 crash

Travis Perkins has “continued to recover well”, as the builders’ merchant reveals the full impact COVID-19 has had on sales figures for the first half of 2020.

Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity publishes annual report

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity report details the increase in demand for the charity’s helpline services, which include its free wellbeing sessions, its mental health first aiders programme, and the development of its app.