Construction activity grows amidst future uncertainties
CPA survey shows ninth consecutive quarter of growth, but impact of Government cuts to energy efficiency schemes and increasing skills shortages could spell trouble ahead
Government aims to increase apprenticeships with new proposals
New package of measures include apprenticeship levy, changes to Government procurement and new industry standards outlining skills needed across several apprenticeships
Marketing spend on Green Deal less than 3% of DECC’s energy...
RCI’s freedom of information request shows DECC spent around £6m on publicising the scheme over 26 months, with no efforts made between April 2015 and the Green Deal’s closure in July
Ed Davey challenges George Osborne on green policy
Chancellor’s “bonkers economics” is putting the green agenda at risk says former energy minister
John Brash keeps industry on track with regulations
New campaign launched to keep the roofing sector up to date with the recent changes to BS 5534, with a new guide offering simple and easy to understand information on working within the Standard
Construction output down as house-building levels fall
Official figures suggest the industry has moved out of its period of growth, but questions of why ONS data does not tally with recent industry surveys emerge
Celotex heads to the Highlands with new roadshow
‘Insulating Scotland’ campaign will see a bespoke Celotex campervan set off around Scotland to teach compliance of new Scottish Building Regulations
Kingspan Insulation continues on the road to success
The company’s Pembridge manufacturing facility has been awarded World Class Operation Management Gold as part of its ongoing improvement programme
Reynaers to sponsor FAÇADE2015 awards
Aluminium systems company partners with SFE to deliver the international competition recognising excellence in façade engineering
Lovell receives praise for its health and safety efforts in Hull
Housing refurbishment firm wins health and safety category of the Constructing Excellence Yorkshire & Humber Awards 2015 for its re-roofing work in the city