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.
FGF Limited – Fine tuning for the future
Over the last two years, significant investments in infrastructure and machinery has enabled FGF Limited to restructure and focus on improving its quality control, efficiency, and communication.
Two lead roofing firms admit to anti-competitive practices
Associated Lead Mills and H.J Enthoven (trading as BLM British Lead) have admitted to taking part in anti-competitive arrangements and could face fines of more than £11 million if found that the law has been broken at the end of the Competition and Markets Authority’s investigation.
Construction recovery must incorporate support for the housing sector, says FMB
The government must remove barriers to small housebuilders, to ensure that the market can make a resilient recovery over the next six months.