Unite’s statement on CPCS Emergency Covid-19 Card ‘profiteering’

The construction union has informed its members that it’s not necessary to obtain a temporary Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Emergency Covid-19 Card to gain access to building sites during the coronavirus outbreak.

BMF appeals to builders’ merchants to provide vital PPE to the...

The Builders Merchants Federation is appealing to builders’ merchants across the UK to provide much-needed personal protective equipment for NHS staff amid the coronavirus crisis.

Unite welcomes Scottish Government closure decision

Unite the union has welcomed the instruction by the Scottish Government to close construction sites not linked to the health service.

Roofing contractors struggling with public sector jobs urged to seek help...

Roofing contractors and manufacturers throughout the UK are being advised to talk to their regional framework partners as quickly as possible if they are struggling to deliver any public sector works, have seen projects paused or are worried about payment.

Welcome relief for construction’s self-employed, says FMB

Millions of self-employed individuals will receive direct cash grants though a UK-wide scheme to help them during the coronavirus outbreak, the Chancellor has announced.

Boulder Developments joins Fortis Merchants

Boulder Developments is now a supplier to Fortis, the UK’s largest construction buying group. 

Construction workers are facing a public health emergency as the government...

Government must act immediately as construction sites face health emergency due to coronavirus crisis.

Steps to support RCI’s customers

With so many of us now under guidance to avoid face-to-face meetings, and any events where we could have discussed working together have now been cancelled until further notice, rest assure that the RCI team is available to work with you and will continue to do so during these uncharted waters.

Workers suffer confusion and lack of financial support at odds with...

The leader of Unite has appealed to the Prime Minister to clear up the confusion about who can be at work and how insecure and self-employed workers will be supported economically.  

Selco to close its branches for three weeks

In the wake of the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on March 23, the builders’ merchant has suspended trading at the company’s 68 branches until mid-April.