Construction product sales point to industry weakness in Q2

The Construction Products Association’s State of Trade Survey for 2019 Q2 reveals that 6% of heavy side manufacturers reported a fall in sales compared to Q1. Among light side manufacturers, a balance of only 9% reported that sales increased.

Vivalda: a bright spark in a gloomy construction sector

Façades supplier Vivalda Group plc continues to grow despite the contracting UK market

Innovative manufacturers back BBA Certification

Innovative construction product manufacturers continue to benefit from the reassurance of BBA Certification, with Metra Non-Ferrous Metals and Sika Liquid Plastics both gaining the recognition before launching advanced new products

No cabinet consistency for construction, says FMB

New UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has chosen the members of his top team. Sarah McMonagle from the Federation of Master Builders discusses how the construction sector has to now start afresh briefing the people on the issues that matter to the sector.

Martin-Brooks roofer makes finals of training award

An apprentice from Sheffield roofing specialists, Martin-Brooks, is in the running for a top award celebrating the achievements of local workplace learners

New Conservative party leader: BMF comment

Boris Johnson has been elected as Conservative Party Leader

Team Harrison smash 24-hour cycle challenge

Cyclists from AJW Distribution and Seven Asset have completed a 24-hour challenge in aid of Broomfield Hospital’s Phoenix ward, part of Mid Essex Hospitals Charity.

Flex-R’s ‘Northern Powerhouse’ helps drive growth

Flex-R has achieved double-digit growth in the first half of 2019, thanks to a rise in sales of its flagship products and its growing presence in the North of England

UK taxpayers could foot a £19 billion bill because of outdated...

New research has unveiled that almost half (44.3%) of businesses in the construction industry have limited or no insight into company or project performance

Survey shows a growing move towards timber in the UK

A recent industry survey conducted by Södra Wood has shown a definite increase in the specification of timber as a construction material in the...