MKM Derby branch aims to be the ‘pride of the park’

Independent builders’ merchant MKM Building Supplies has opened the doors to its Derby branch at Pride Park, with help from Derby County Football Club legend Roger Davies.

New campaign recognises the role of women in construction

#builtbywomen launched on National Women in Engineering Day to draw attention to the historic efforts of women in the industry

Latest Green Deal Home Improvement Fund release offers œ70m

Third release increases available funds but fails to offer solid wall insulation prevision similar to last release

Leading organisations join forces to weed out fraud

CITB and CSCS launch joint-survey to investigate the impact of fraudulent certification cards, and how to limit their presence

Companies forced to turn work away as skills crisis bites

New findings show 24% of firms are having to turn down work, while 19% are resorting to hiring unskilled workers to try and meet demand

STA tells Government to “remove barriers for energy storage”

The Association says that cheaper, cleaner energy is possible if Government removes barriers to storage and places stronger incentives on network operators

Mental health issues will be tackled at conference

Next year’s BMF All-Industry Conference in Dubrovnik aims to change the conversation on mental health

Free online Wellbeing Workshops for construction workers

A series of free online lunchtime workshops have been announced for people working in construction.

Welsh Slate restores local landmark

Slate pillar supplied from Penrhyn quarry to replace stolen road marker

NCTS earns NFRC accreditation

The independent training centre has been accepted to be a member of the NFRC