Rinus Roofing Supplies expands with new Leeds warehouse
With 24 branches across the UK, the roofing supplies company will be installing a new trade counter at the warehouse, which it will use as a depot. The site also includes a large secure 0.35-acre yard area and ancillary ground floor offices.
Leeds College of Building to offer new T Level by 2022
The College has been chosen as one of the 88 new providers to deliver T Levels in design, surveying and planning from September 2022.
Government accelerates border planning for the end of the Transition Period
Border controls for EU goods imported into Great Britain will be introduced at the end of the Transition Period in stages to give businesses affected by coronavirus more time to prepare
NFRC’s UK Roofing Awards postponed until May 2021
To guarantee the safety of attendees and with no clear government guidance regarding future large gatherings, the UK Roofing Awards have been delayed until 28 May 2021. The venue will remain at the InterContinental London - the O2.
SPV Group duo shortlisted for UKCW Role Model award
SPV Group’s commercial director Kate Whatley and training adviser Jennifer Kinsella have both been shortlisted for UK Construction Week Role Models for the second year running.
Merchant sales tumble in April – but recovery beckons
Figures released from the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index for April 2020 highlight the dramatic initial effect of the government’s COVID-19 lockdown measures on sales through UK builders’ merchants. Total sales during April were down -76.3% compared with April 2019.
Selco invests in staff development with new initiative
The builders’ merchant is making a £500,000 investment in the development of its branch colleagues later in 2020 by inviting people working across its branches to enhance their careers through its ‘Rising Stars’ initiative.
What was covered in the ‘Planning for the new normal’ WinR...
The Women in Roofing group hosted the first in a four-part series of webinars, which looks at the challenges pre and post lockdown and addresses practical solutions employers can incorporate into their businesses now and in the future.
Lead Contractors Association calls for £11m settlement fine to be transferred...
A spokesperson from the LCA believes the monies levied in fines should be transferred from the government back into the lead industry for the benefit of the industry and its consumers.
Travis Perkins to shut 165 branches and axe 2,500 jobs
Travis Perkins has unveiled plans to close around 165 branches and axe 2,500 jobs, blaming forecast falls in demand for general supplies.