Next government must reverse decline in construction skills, says FMB

Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB believes that investment and policy reform are urgently required in order to remove barriers to builders to train more apprentices.

Strong growth in weekly earnings for construction freelancers

Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector increased by 2.5% last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.

Builders Warehouse gives charities £20k supplies boost

Charities and hospices across England and Wales have received almost £20,000 worth of food and supplies, thanks to a pre-Christmas giveaway by Selco Builders Warehouse.

4.1% increase in construction contracts for October 2019

The value of all construction contract awards in October 2019 was £4.9 billion based on a three-month rolling average.

Hanson Cement demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction

The latest instalment of Hanson Cement’s regular customer satisfaction surveys has shown that satisfaction among Hanson’s bulk cement customer base has increased substantially.

More ambitious financial incentives needed to upgrade homes, say builders

A better offer for homeowners is needed if we are to reduce emissions from buildings by 2025, according to the FMB.

Shadow Chancellor pledge to build the retrofitting supply chain

“Retrofitting millions of homes is all part of Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution to move to a net zero carbon economy,” John McDonnell told the BMF.

Building trade benefits from critical time saving tools from new online...

CMOStores.com, the UK’s leading online builders’ merchant, has incorporated a suite of business tools into its trade website.

Neil Marshall Consultancy Services is formed

The independent consultancy, set up by Neil Marshall, will provide marketing, business development, public affairs and lobbying support to companies in the energy efficiency market.

Josh Lamprell joins SPRA’s leadership team

The managing director of Invictus Roofing has been voted onto the SPRA Council as a contractor member representative.