“Volatile” growth continues for the construction industry
ONS figures show monthly growth continues as June recovers from previous months, but annual figures down considerably from 2014
From London to Paris
Cyclists from Avonside take on 300 mile challenge to raise money for three chosen charities
Recticel gets seal of approval from local MP
Rob Flello commended the company for its development while visiting the company’s 175,000ft2 facility in Stoke on Trent
Wienerberger helps bring classroom skills to the real world
Firm donates Greenwood handmade clay roof tiles to Bark Livebuild project, which aims to provide hands on training for architecture students
New fund to tackle Scotland’s fuel poor homes
HEEPS: Cashback scheme offers £5m to housing associations and local councils to install energy efficiency measures in around 2,000 homes
New home starts fail to impress in first Conservative quarter
Construction on 14% fewer homes began between April and June 2015 compared to previous quarter, but completions show positive growth
Construction degree applications increase
Early UCAS figures show an 8% rise in the number of applicants to construction degrees at university
Government aims to increase apprenticeships with new proposals
New package of measures include apprenticeship levy, changes to Government procurement and new industry standards outlining skills needed across several apprenticeships
Bracknell Roofing boosts customer service offering
Investment in SwiftEst software package will deliver estimations up to 80% faster for a wide range of projects
Scottish Government unveils new Help to Buy scheme
£195m is to be spent on helping 6,500 households find new build homes, with a renewed focus on affordable housing