Selco launches branch refurbishment programme
As part of a £10 million investment programme, the nationwide builders’ merchant has begun refurbishing some of its longest standing branches
Three Avonside branches contribute to NHBC Pride in the Job awards
Avonside Worchester, Avonside Cannock and SM Roofing played contributing roles as part of the site teams on a total of 12 developments
Grenfell two years on – the Fire Protection Association renews its...
The organisation remains firm in its message that two years after “Grenfell”, the government’s changes to building regulations and the so-called ban on combustible cladding do not go far enough in protecting buildings and the people who live in them, from fire
Lack of flame-retardant treatment for timber was inappropriate, industry agrees
The six-storey building in De Pass Gardens featured timber balconies, balcony dividers and extensive balustrading, so much so that it resembled and has been referred to as, timber cladding
Level playing field needed for SMEs, says FMB
Following the publication of the government's consultation response to the 'Creating a responsible payment culture' call for evidence, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) calls on the public sector to lead by example in order to tackle scourge of late payment
BMI reveals roofing’s top 20 for the Apprentice of the Year...
Two apprentices will be awarded the title of either pitched or flat roofing BMI Apprentice of the Year 2019.
SPRA’s fifth annual conference and awards dinner is applauded by industry
The fifth Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) Conference and Awards Dinner was held on June 13, at Heythrop Park Resort in Oxfordshire
Why off-site construction holds the key to quality
A roundtable discussing how off-site manufacturing can improve build standards has called for industry and government collaboration to agree tougher building regulations for off-site construction to differentiate it from traditional build methods
Parker Building Supplies acquires Stamco
The acquisition is designed to accelerate the independent builders’ merchant’s growth strategy
RGB needs your tools!
The builders’ merchant has teamed up with the charity ‘Amigos’ and is encouraging its customers to donate preloved tools, which will be used by young people in Africa