Builders’ merchants unite to support the vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis

Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) members team up to offer a united front in response to the COVID-19 crisis. ‘Trades Against The Virus’ was set-up to...

Home isolation gives rise to increased insulating and home improvement projects

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has reported an increase in demand for insulation supplies – with a notable upturn in online purchases delivered directly to the customer amid the COVID-19 outbreak.  

Selco backs Swansea women’s group

Selco Builders Warehouse’s Swansea branch has provided Growing Real Opportunities for Women (GROW) Cymru with sand and cement to help the group renovate a new private meeting room at its headquarters.

NFRC postpones Roofing Awards 2020

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has postponed its Roofing Awards 2020 until October 2 due to the spread of COVID-19 in the UK.

NFRC supports its members during COVID-19 outbreak

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a dedicated service to support members during the coronavirus outbreak over the following months.

Lighthouse Club Charity’s helpline remains fully operational

The Lighthouse Charity would like to reassure everyone that its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline and complementary app are still fully operational amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Construction industry trade body welcomes Government support package

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the Government’s plans to protect wages.

Government must extend wage assistance to help construction’s bogus self-employed

Unite called on the government to extend its wage support scheme announced last Friday (20 March), to protect the million plus workers trapped in bogus self-employment during the coronavirus crisis.  

The Façades Awards UK deadline ends today!

Today (Friday March 20) until 5pm is your final chance to submit your free entry for the Façades Awards UK.

Britain’s builders need immediate Government help, warns FMB

Small and medium-sized construction building companies (SMEs) need additional support from the Government to prevent wide-scale insolvencies and job losses, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) told the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Housing Secretary, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.