NHBC updates its Technical Standards for 2024
NHBC has released its Technical Standards for 2024, outlining the requirements and performance standards for the design and construction of new homes registered with the organisation.
Construction output decreased in November 2023, ONS finds
Construction output saw a decrease of 0.6% in the three months to November 2023, solely from a decline in new work, the ONS has reported.
Selco enhances brick offering with new partnership
Selco Builders Warehouse has enhanced its brick offering with its new “Brick Store” as it enters a partnership with builders' merchant Chiltern Brick and Tile.
Knauf Insulation adds to senior leadership team as it invests in...
Knauf Insulation has increased its focus on sustainability and marketing as it appoints new additions to its senior leadership team for Northern Europe.
Genesis Homes promotes ‘newcomer’ to key role of project manager
Genesis Homes has promoted a trainee to the role of project manager after joining the company less than two years ago.
Over 250,000 extra construction workers needed by 2028 to meet demand,...
The Construction Industry Training Board's industry forecast has highlighted the continuing persistent gap between what the UK needs to keep up with demand and the workforce available to meet the challenge.
LRWA announces new Board members
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association has appointed Robert Whitton from Emperor Roofing and Richard Aldred from Sika to its Board of directors.
Retrofit revolution requires competent builders, warns FMB
It is essential that householders feel confident in the people carrying out retrofit upgrades to their homes if the UK is to deliver the scale of rollout of needed, according to research from the FMB.
Skills needed to boost construction growth, says FMB
The ONS’ report of the slight decline in construction output is a clear sign that the UK economy is still struggling, says the Federation of Master Builders.
Northstone to exhibit at RCI Show 2024
Check out Northstone Material's stand at the RCI Show and learn more about their BS EN 490 and Kitemark quality roof tiles.