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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.

With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout so far proving successful in the UK, the question is now, can an employer require their workers to get vaccinated? According to Alec Colson, head of employment law at Taylor Walton, it’s not that simple and there are legal hurdles employers must combat to support a ‘no jab no job’ policy.

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.

With temperatures set to rocket, Marley is offering builders', roofers’, and contractors' tips on how to keep safe in the sun, with its latest campaign.

The Institute of Roofing has appointed Kay Rose as its new chief executive officer. She will take up her role on 1 September, 2021.

The Scottish government and Scottish Green Party will be addressing the climate emergency in their latest Energy Strategy.

Julian Coulter, director of Sussex Asphalte, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Council.

A construction company has been sentenced after an employee was fatally injured in Liverpool after falling six metres through a roof whilst working on a replacement roof project.

Russell Roof Tiles is aiming to raise £50,000 for good causes this year as it celebrates its 10 years of independence.

Tony Munro at Reconomy explores some of the building materials you can reuse and recycle to leave you with a clear conscience and the world with a cleaner atmosphere.