Barking fire further questions use of timber construction
The major fire is a further example of why timber is not a suitable construction material, according to the British Association of Reinforcement
Free pizza Fridays at Covers
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants will be offering tradespeople the chance to win free pizza delivered to their workplace on every last Friday of the month.
Major contractors seek local tradespeople to deliver Midlands developments
National construction companies are set to meet local suppliers at an event aimed at ensuring developments across the Midlands are delivered by tradespeople from within the region.
Champion apprentice receives prestigious invite
Newcastle College apprentice Jordan Condren has been invited to the Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers Craft Awards Luncheon, following his recent success at WorldSkills UK.
MKM opens new branch in Birkenhead creating 13 jobs
The independent builder’s merchant is set to open its 73rd branch in Birkenhead this month, creating 13 new jobs in the area.
Government’s major planning shake-up to build homes faster
The government is preparing to revolutionise the planning process as part of a 'once-in-a-generation' reform that will divide the country into three types of land: areas earmarked for 'growth', those for 'renewal' and others for 'protection'.
Jordan Condren crowned Trade Apprentice of the Year at Generation4Change Awards
Nominated by his employer Hodgson Sayers, Jordan Condren beat off stiff competition in his category to win the Trade Apprentice of the Year in the virtual Generation4Change Awards.
Prime Minister sets out 10-point plan for ‘green revolution’
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined his 10-point plan for a “green industrial revolution for 250,000 jobs.”
Five technologies that are changing the roofing industry
Emily Newton, editor-in-chief of Revolutionized, shares with RCI, the latest innovations in the roofing, cladding and insulation industry that are bringing the sector into the future.
The benefits of an integrated safety helmet and visor solution
With the various benefits it offers, demand for integrated head and face protection has never been so high. Contractors have begun to recognise the value of equipping workers with fully integrated solutions and considering this, there is also the hope that the efficacy and safety of PPE is placed firmly at the top of the agenda for purchasing policy. A white paper from safety company MSA Safety explains more.