Dickies puts your hero tradesperson in the spotlight
The workwear brand is encouraging anyone who knows a tradesperson who is working hard to deliver essential projects during the coronavirus outbreak, such as emergency roof repairs, to share their stories on social media
Health and Safety Executive told to up its game in coronavirus...
Len McCluskey, the general secretary of Unite, has written to the government and the Health and Safety Executive, demanding the safety regulator ups its game, to ensure that workplaces remain safe and enforce social distancing rules during the coronavirus crisis.
Construction Industry Task Force set up to tackle industry response to...
The Task Force will help “sustain the industry through the current period when restrictions are in place, and to ensure that the industry is able to drive economic growth and prosperity in the UK once the virus has been beaten.”
Don’t leave company directors high and dry, FMB tells Chancellor
Greater support is needed for those running small businesses who fall between the gap in schemes to support employees and the self-employed, said the Federation of Master Builders in a recent letter to the Chancellor today.
80% of builders left in dark by banks on coronavirus loan,...
Whilst banks are under immense pressure at the moment, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme needs to be fast-tracked and the criteria clarified as soon as possible to stop small construction firms going to the wall, says Brian Berry from the Federation of Master Builders
Kent roofing company owner is prosecuted for fly-tipping
Daniel Murphy ordered to pay costs and carry out unpaid community service, in addition to suspended prison sentence for fly-tipping 1.75 tonnes of commercial and domestic rubbish.
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity launches crisis appeal
Dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of construction workers and their families in the UK and Ireland, the charity is appealing to the industry for donations, so that it can respond to the needs of its workforce as a result of the coronavirus.
Secretary of State thanks construction industry for critical support during COVID-19...
Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP has issued a letter paying tribute to "everyone working in the UK’s construction sector" for working tirelessly during these challenging times and thanking them for their hugely valued and critical contribution to the resilience of our country.
Surge in break-ins at construction sites during lockdown
Police forces across the UK are having to carry out extra night patrols, as burglars target construction sites and other commercial premises during the coronavirus lockdown.
Façade Awards UK postponed until November 2020
Despite the challenging and somewhat surreal circumstances everyone now finds themselves in, the publisher of RCI want to ensure it continues to recognise the amazing projects that have been carried out and celebrate the people and teams behind them as planned.