Beesley & Fildes invests in timber treatment plant

Builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has invested £300,000 in a new timber treatment facility at its Chester branch.

NFRC UK Roofing Awards 2024 finalists revealed

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has published the shortlist to its awards taking place on 10 May at the Intercontinental in London.

SIG Roofing headline sponsors RCI Show 2024

SIG Roofing is to be the headline sponsor at the RCI Show 2024, stating its delight to support the key event that has grown in importance for the industry each year since its conception in 2016.

Builders merchants sales mirror downturn in construction, BMBI reports

Figures for the final quarter of 2023 released in the latest BMF Builders Merchants Building Index has confirmed the extent of the downturn in construction during the quarter and over the course of the year.

Okarno appoints new head of portfolio to support business growth

Okarno, formerly known as Artex, has appointed a new head of portfolio for its commercial department to support the business’ product management, brand marketing and sales teams to drive further growth. 

Prime Minister and Chancellor visit Selco on Budget Day

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt visited Selco Builders Warehouse’s Old Kent Road branch just after the Spring Budget was delivered.  

Spring Budget a “missed opportunity”, construction industry says

The industry has responded to the 2024 Spring Budget with disappointment due to lack of focus on the construction sector, with Jeremy Hunt’s announcements criticised as “an exercise in clearing the decks before the General Election”.

Government reportedly scraps 99% mortgage scheme

The government has reportedly scrapped the 99% mortgage scheme ahead of the 2024 Spring Budget.

Association for Project Safety appoints new president

The Association for Project Safety has appointed a new president to take over from Ray Bone, who will remain as an adviser to the board of directors until 2027.

NFRC joins five other new partners in Working Minds mental health...

Six new partners including the NFRC have joined the Health and Safety Executive’s Working Minds campaign as the industry steps up its efforts to combat work-related stress.