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.
New date, same venue, celebration awaits
The Pitched Roofing Awards, which will be taking place on Friday 26 February, 2021, at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, is now OPEN for entries!
BMF and h&b announce group membership scheme
All full members of the h&b buying group will become members of the Builders Merchants Federation from 1 August, following the conclusion of a group membership agreement between the two organisations.
MKM Building Supplies appoints Kate Tinsley as new CEO
Kate Tinsley has been appointed as chief executive officer of MKM Building Supplies and will be starting her new role on 28 September, 2020.