Ban on combustible cladding “does not go far enough”

More action is still needed – 16 months after the Grenfell Tower Fire.

Pura Facades invests in new London HQ

The cladding supplier, which is on track to achieve a turnover of £7.5 million in 2020, has moved into a 3,600 sq ft office in Kilburn, west London.

Specifying liquids: Don’t compromise on quality

In this article, Steve Henderson, technical manager at Kemper System, offers RCI readers advice on how to maximise budgets, whilst ensuring a sound liquid waterproofing specification

Three more BMF net zero carbon Business Champions announced

Ibstock, Peak and Wavin have joined the four existing Builders Merchants Federation Business Champions by committing to share evidence of their net zero carbon programmes and to contribute to the CO2nstruct Zero reporting process. 

Entries have now closed, so let the judging begin!

Many thanks to those who took the time to enter the Pitched Roofing Awards! The deadline for entries has closed, and our attention is now on the judging process.

Construction sector reacts to government’s ‘Growth Plan’

The construction industry has reacted to today’s ‘Growth Plan’ set out in the government’s mini budget set to back businesses and tackle rising energy costs.

Tougher sentences for companies who fail to protect workers

New sentencing guidance gives courts in England and Wales new powers to hand down far tougher penalties to employers who have a history of disregard for employee safety

Vivalda recognised as one of the UK’s ‘most inspirational’ businesses

Vivalda Group listed in London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2020 report for fourth successive year.

SSQ celebrates 30 years using Del Carmen quarry

SSQ is celebrating 30 years of collaboration with world-renowned Spanish slate quarry Del Carmen.

Government implements new housing policy for councils and self-builders

Formation of a Housing Finance Institute will seek to improve the housing efforts of local authorities, while new fund seeks to help custom-build projects