Knauf Insulation to exhibit at RCI Show 2024

Knauf Insulation, set to exhibit at the RCI Show 2024, has launched its online condensation risk analysis tool which will save architects and specifiers time when evaluating the risk of interstitial condensation.

Actis backs minster’s call for ‘golden period of housebuilding’

Actis is a supporter of speedy but eco-friendly and attractive methods of construction

Vivalda heralds a bright future for women in construction

Boasting an operational management team of mostly women (58%), the provider of cladding solutions counts no less than seven women among its senior team of 12 managers.

Home isolation gives rise to increased insulating and home improvement projects

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has reported an increase in demand for insulation supplies – with a notable upturn in online purchases delivered directly to the customer amid the COVID-19 outbreak.  

Construction resurgence to create over 200,000 jobs by 2019

CITB report forecasts average employment growth of 8,000 jobs per year as nationwide output grows by an annual rate of 2.9%

Trade surveys find businesses are continuing to suffer from skills shortages

Lack of skilled workers and increased costs found by CPA, FMB and RICS surveys put optimism about the coming months in a new light

A quarter of construction workers fail to vote

New construction industry poll finds 24% of respondents did not cast a vote in the 2015 General Election, with many blaming lack of policy knowledge

“More work needs to be done” to tackle housing crisis

The Federation of Master Builders has asked Government to allow local authorities to borrow money to build homes

Green roof initiative wins top planning award

60 green roofs created in the Square Mile

SR Timber unveils new-look website

After listening to customer feedback, the website has been redesigned to make it easier to use and access