Södra investing in next-generation construction

Södra has decided to invest in an additional CLT facility at Värö in Sweden and aims to become a leader in the Nordic region

Signs of weakness in UK construction in Q1

The construction industry experienced a mixed quarter for products sales, output and new orders in the opening three months of 2019.

James Hipkins to chair BMF West Midlands Region

James is managing director of Emerys Builders Merchants

Join NFRC Midlands at the races

Tickets are still available for the NFRC Midlands Region Annual General Meeting, which takes place on May 21 at Wolverhampton Racecourse

Roof Depot launched Res-Tec training courses

Taking place at the company’s National Training Centre in Coventry, the courses will be delivered by Res-Tec specialists and will allow attendees to learn about Flexitec 2020 system.

SR Timber’s fundraising challenge call to the roofing industry

A team from SR Timber has signed up to run a half-marathon this September and they want you to join them!

Actis welcomes Archbishop’s project to help tackle housing crisis

A commission set up this month by the Archbishop of Canterbury to explore ways to address the housing crisis has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis

Construction forecasts revised down due to prolonged Brexit uncertainty

The CPA’s latest forecasts anticipate overall construction output falling by 0.4% in 2019, revised down from a forecast of marginal growth of 0.3%

Losing international workers post-Brexit will ‘hurt’ the construction industry, says lawyer

In construction, 10% of workers come from outside the UK, rising to 35% in London

Nick Knowles confirmed for BMF All-Industry Conference

The TV personality’s presence completes a diverse line-up of speakers.