Pura Facades’ natural cladding defies COVID-19 concerns
Demand for Pura Facades’ range of natural cladding solutions has unexpectedly risen since the coronavirus lockdown, with the supplier reporting year-to-date sales nearly doubling when compared to the same period last year.
Keepmoat Homes to restart work on sites across England
The phased reopening of the housebuilder's construction sites will prioritise safety of customers, employees and contractors.
NFRC backs Conflict Avoidance Pledge and urges others to do the...
The Conflict Avoidance Pledge helps to drive behavioural change in the construction industry.
SIG Distribution opens new London warehouse
Known as SIGD West London, the new state-of-the-art 169,000 sq ft warehouse in Heathrow, West London, will house an unrivalled breadth of stock across the company's broad product offering.
Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum welcomes long-awaited return to work in Scotland
The collective, which has been working towards a restart with a number of bodies, commented after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland will begin a process to reopen construction sites from May 28, alongside other measures.
British Safety Council unveils COVID-19 Assurance Assessment Service
The detailed return to work guide can be used across all sectors and will enable organisations to develop robust new processes and protocols to keep employers and their customers safe.
Why Toolstation is saying put your ‘Head First’
Head First is a new initiative that has been launched by Toolstation to help provide support to the mental health and wellbeing needs of those working in the trade.
BMI Apprentice of the Year competition is postponed
A number of options are currently being explored so that an alternative version of the competition can be rearranged for later this year.
Builders’ merchants Q1 sales confirm Coronavirus effect
Sales figures for the first quarter of 2020, revealed in the Builders Merchants Federation’s Builders Merchants Building Index, reflect the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and government measures to reduce transmission of the virus.
SIG and Kingspan abandon sale of Building Solutions
After the intervention of the Competition and Markets Authority, SIG has abandoned the planned sale of its Building Solutions cladding business.