Business Secretary says ‘thank you’ to construction workers
Business Secretary Alok Sharma has written an open letter to everyone working in the construction industry to express his gratitude for the work that is being done.
Grenfell Tower tragedy highlights the issue of using the right materials...
Cause of fire yet to be confirmed but “concerns about the combustibility of certain modern building materials” are raised
Increase in support for action on climate change following UK floods
Following the recent floods which has caused devastation across the UK, polling figures have shown an increase in the level of support for action to tackle climate change
Construction products manufacturing suffers weather-related weakness in Q1
This quarter was reportedly dragged down by the collapse of Carillion and several days of disrupted activity due to adverse weather
ROCKWOOL named Bridgend Business of the Year
ROCKWOOL UK has won Bridgend Business of the Year 2019 and Manufacturing Business of the Year at the annual Bridgend Business Forum Awards gala.
Architects remain confident despite staffing issues
Sector shows greater positivity in January 2015 than previous month, but reports emerge of difficulty in hiring skilled workers
Covers Chichester to host free anti-theft tool marking events
Marking tools is said to make it more difficult for stolen items to be sold
NTS appoints technical and innovation director
National Timber Systems has promoted Philip Carney to the role of technical and innovation director.
Majority of small firms forced to turn work away due to...
FMB survey highlights difficulty in finding apprenticeships and false perceptions of the construction industry are the main barriers to young people entering the industry
Builders’ merchants enjoy best performing quarter ever
Builders' merchants have managed to enjoy the best performing quarter on record in Q2 2021, amid the volatile material prices and product shortages.