Lighthouse Charity launches mental health campaign

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching its ‘Help Inside the Hard Hat’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness of mental wellbeing issues in the industry how the workforce can reach out for help.

Hambleside Danelaw appoints business development and specification manager

Gary Southgate has joined Hambleside Danelaw as its new business development and specification manager for Zenon Rooflights.

Howells welcomes mayor to highlight importance of mental health

Howells Patent Glazing has welcomed the mayor of the West Midlands to its Black Country factory to share some of the measures it has put in place to support the mental health and wellbeing of its employees.

BBA initiative drives ‘single audit’ plan for UKCA and CE marking

Building product manufacturers seeking certification to supply British and European markets can now fast-track UKCA and CE marking applications, following major agreements between the BBA and European Notified Bodies.

UK construction employment rises for the first time in two years

The managing director of Ironmongerydirect has commented on the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, which shows that construction employment has risen for the first time in two years. 

Covers celebrates summer of football with ultimate giveaway

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants is giving football fans the chance to win an ultimate giveaway worth £700 with entries closing on 8 June, 2021.

CLC seeks ways to demonstrate net zero progress

The Construction Leadership Council's CO2nstruct Zero is seeking industry input through a survey on how the industry should demonstrate progress on its collective net zero journey.

Numbers of roofers, roof tilers and slaters increase

A report by Skills Training Group has found that the number of roofers and roof tilers and slaters increased by 14.06% between 2004 and 2020, from 44,100 to 50,300.

Firms must commit to net zero to win major government contracts

New government measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 and publish clear and credible carbon reduction plans before they can bid for major government contracts.

Covers employee to play 72 holes of golf for charity

Adam Wolniewicz, an employee from Covers Timber & Builders Merchants is going to play 72 holes of golf to raise £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.