HSE responds to industry feedback with new CDM regulations
CDM 2015 seeks to remove bureaucracies, simplify regulations and provide aid to small firms
Labour leadership favorite to put local authorities centre stage in housing...
Jeremy Corbyn sets out his plans to tackle the housing crisis, giving councils a lot more power to decide where new homes are built, with Andy Burnham suggesting a similar route
Glimmers of growth for SME lending
Lending dropped by £2bn in one year and £4bn since 2013, but SMEs feel confident about securing future finance
Langley scoops up roofing award at NFRC’s 2018 ceremony
The company won the award for a major refurbishment project on an estate in London
NM Group launches ex-offender construction training initiative
The initiative aims to help ex-offenders upskill to make them more employable once they leave prison
New era for construction begins with BIM Kitemark
BSI Kitemark for PAS 1192-2 to act as seal of approval for companies qualified to deliver projects at the design and construction phase
UK manufactured goods in demand with strong domestic and export performance
The quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey shows that UK manufacturing is staying strong as we begin to take our departure from the EU
Grant & Stone acquires CRS Building Supplies
Independent builders’ merchant Grant & Stone has acquired and merged with CRS Building Supplies, marking a decisive stage in its strategy to expand through a combination of acquisitions, new site development and organic growth.
Business confidence reaches new heights despite General Election uncertainty
Markit / CIPS survey finds expectations of growth over next year at nine-year high despite construction PMI reading at lowest level in three months