MKM opens new branch in Birkenhead creating 13 jobs
The independent builder’s merchant is set to open its 73rd branch in Birkenhead this month, creating 13 new jobs in the area.
British Safety Council writes to Housing Minister demanding action to remove...
Mike Robinson, chief executive of the British Safety Council, has written to the Housing Minister, Christopher Pincher, to ask the government for an update on action to remove cladding from high-rise residential buildings.
CICV Forum videos urge construction workers to be COVID-19 smart
As the easing of lockdown measures continues, the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum has launched a new social media campaign, urging workers to stay safe in their social lives.
Dangerous ACM cladding replaced on under half of buildings, according to...
The latest figures released from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Building Safety Programme show that 46% of all identified buildings (209 buildings) with dangerous Aluminium Composite Material cladding systems have had them removed or replaced.
Selco is committed to its new branch plans
The builders’ merchant will open its 69th branch in Salford in October, creating 50 jobs in the local area.
Build UK issues latest coronavirus update
Build UK has issued its latest statement, which includes an update on the Construction Leadership Council’s Talent Retention Scheme, details of how businesses can assist the NHS Test and Trace service, as well as the Welsh government’s working guidance for construction.
Construction output begins to rise after record decline in April
New construction figures show record decreases of more than 40% in new housing work and almost 30% in commercial work over the three months to May.
Södra welcomes Swedish Wood and Wood for Good’s Wood Co₂ts less...
The industry-wide initiative promotes the use of all wood products as low carbon materials and illustrates how using wood can help reduce CO₂ in the atmosphere and contribute to slowing climate heating.
CLC launches future-proofing guide for contracts
Building upon the Contractual Best Practice Guidance, which was published by the group in May 2020, the new guidance includes options for amending many of the JCT and NEC contracts to cater for impacts of the pandemic on delivery of the works/services.
Green Homes Grant: A step towards net-zero
Whilst cautiously welcoming the launch of the government’s Green Homes Grant, the Insulation Manufacturers Association says the scheme “needs to be part of a much-bigger and longer-term strategy to improve our underperforming housing stock and meet our net-zero targets”.