Experts advise tradespeople on how to prepare for retirement
Following Pension Awareness Week, which is taking place on 13-17 September, research by IronmongeryDirect has found that one in eight tradespeople approaching retirement age do not have any financial preparations for their retirement.
Parker and Chandlers launch in branch tool hire service
Parker Building Supplies and Chandlers Building Supplies are launching their own in branch tool hire service starting first in Petworth in October, followed by establishments in Godstone and Eastbourne later in the month.
Raising big at charity golf fundraiser
Russell Roof Tiles’ 2021 Ryder Cup style charity golf tournament has raised over £5,000 for Shropshire, Staffordshire & Cheshire Blood Bikes.
Fixfast launches new ‘Skills Hub’ training portal
Fixfast has launched Skills Hub, a free online resource that aims to give contractors and installers access to the information they need when they need it – when they are on-site.
CTRS launches early careers initiative for youngsters to enter the sector
The Construction Talent Retention Scheme has propelled the Talentview Construction initiative in response to 46% of young adults saying they believe that it is harder now to find suitable career opportunities compared to before the pandemic.
BMF nominates Band of Builders as 2022 charity partner
The Builders Merchants Federation has nominated Band of Builders as its charity partner for 2022.
Roofing Suppliers Group is rebuilt with new members and chairman
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has revealed the members of its newly reconstituted Roofing Suppliers Group.
Selco scales Yorkshire peaks
Selco has raised over £12,000 for charity through doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.
BMF unveils “Race to Zero” at parliamentary reception
The Builders Merchant Federation has unveiled its new “Race to Zero” policy document at a Parliamentary Reception, where it was viewed by members of parliament, builders’ merchants and building materials manufacturers.
Strong construction demand but supply hit by a perfect storm
Construction output is forecast to rise by 14.3% in 2021 and 4.8% in 2022. However, the number of uncertainties and constraints on the supply side has increased even further than three months ago, and this will restrict growth over the forecast period.