SR Timber boosts support with new appointment

SR Timber has appointed Rachael Williams as its new business support, responsible for invoicing and overseeing many of the company’s procedural activities, as well as other elements, such as internal auditing.

Wienerberger launches first Keymer CPD

Clay building products manufacturer announces new RIBA-approved CPD for its handmade roof tile brand

Redland’s BCP pitched roof training is just the ticket

Redland says it is the only manufacturer approved for the BCP in respect of pitched roofing to date

Government introduces new measures to reduce carbon from homes

Under the new regulations, which will come into effect in June 2022, CO2 emissions from new build homes must be around 30% lower than current standards.

LABC chooses insulation specialist Actis as 2018 sponsor

Actis’ Hybrid range can be accepted ‘with confidence’ by all LABC building surveyors in more than 300 local authorities in England and Wales

Vivalda to return back to recladding next month

The supplier of cladding and façade systems will recommence operations nationally from May 4, 2020, following a shut-down of four weeks, in line with the government’s enforced lockdown measures.

Firms must commit to net zero to win major government contracts

New government measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 and publish clear and credible carbon reduction plans before they can bid for major government contracts.

Strong batten sales for SR Timber

Sales of the roofing batten were up 29%, compared to figures for the previous year

Over 150 high rises yet to see ACM removal

According to the government’s latest data release, 163 high rise blocks clad with aluminium composite material (ACM) have not seen removal work begin – 26 months after the Grenfell Tower fire

Construction output decreases by 0.5%, ONS finds

The Office for National Statistics has reported that monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.5% in volume terms in October 2023.