A full CMA investigation launched into Kingspan acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority will carry out an investigation into the market impact of Kingspan’s acquisition of materials supplier SIG’s Building Solutions division – the process of which can result in an acquisition being blocked.
Builders’ merchants report lacklustre February before COVID-19
Figures for February 2020 released in the Builders Merchants Federation’s Builders Merchants Building Index point to a lacklustre month for sales through UK builders’ merchants.
Animation advises contractors how to stay safe during emergency domestic work
The new Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum animation video offers guidance to contractors and customers on how to stay safe from COVID-19 during emergency domestic work.
Façade boss comments on Jenrick’s ‘Get Cladding’ criticism
On April 16, 2020, Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, joined with UK mayors to criticise UK contractors for not ‘getting on with’ urgent recladding. Here is a response from Peter Johnson, chairman of Vivalda Group.
Employers can now apply online for furlough cash
The UK government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened to applications, with firms set to claim refunded wages for millions of furloughed workers.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until end of June
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue to be monitored to ensure people and businesses can get back to work as soon as it’s safe to do so to drive UK economic recovery
BMF publishes Branch Operating Guidelines during COVID-19
The 18-page document sets out guidelines and additional precautions for builders’ merchants to follow in the office, at trade counters, during customer and supplier deliveries, customer collection and tool hire.
Call for construction workers to be designated essential workers
Construction industry leaders have called on the government to label construction staff as essential workers.
The Pitched Roofing Awards return for 2020
Nominations for this year’s awards can now be submitted at www.pitchedroofingawards.co.uk. Entries must be submitted online by Friday 11 September, 2020.
UK Roofing Awards 2020 shortlist announced
The shortlisted finalists for the 2020 UK Roofing Awards has been announced by the NFRC.