Big misconceptions of construction deterring new workers, survey finds
The Chartered Institute of Building has found that most respondents perceived average annual earnings in construction to be lower than the true figure and only a small amount would recommend a career in the sector.
Breaking down the borders in Ireland’s merchant trade
Twenty-four delegates, representing 12 merchants and several building material suppliers from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, attended the meeting
Construction industry upbeat about EU trading deal
Construction is gearing up for business as normal with the threat of tariffs and quotas avoided, thanks to the trading agreement struck with the EU last month.
Basingstoke college opens new facility to boost green energy skills training
Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) has opened its new Green Energy Centre to boost green skills training for construction students.
The newly completed Centre will...
Southern Sheeting expands its team to support online growth strategy
Southern Sheeting has appointed Jo Morfield as its new ecommerce manager to lead its online expansion and support the next stages of its growth.
Construction earnings fall 5.5% in May
Weekly earnings for tradespeople in the construction sector decreased last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract
Local MP visits historic builders’ merchants
John Penrose, MP for Weston-Super-Mare visited Bradfords Building Supplies, where he discussed the construction industry, housebuilding targets and Brexit
Rogue roofers identified as blight on ‘under-appreciated’ trade
Seven out of 10 roofers have had to rectify a rogue roofer’s “shoddy job” in the last 12 months along
Industry enters 2022 with good availability but supply challenges linger
With the reduction in demand for building products, particularly in domestic repair, maintenance and improvement sector, the industry is entering the new year with relatively good stocks and availability of most products, including timber where prices have also fallen from their peak.