Consumer demand for new homes falls by 8%
Consumer demand for new homes has fallen by 8% over the last year to its lowest level since 2013, according to the House Builders’ Survey from the Federation of Master Builders.
Demand for housing and skills keep earnings up year on year
The latest Construction Pay Trends report from Hudson Contract show that roofing contractors saw the strongest growth last month with average earnings rising by 2.6% to £834 per week across England and Wales.
Dudley’s Aluminium wins Overall Partner Award
Dudley’s Aluminium has been awarded the Overall Partner Award at the Willmott Dixon Supply Chain Awards.
Selco announces opening of historic distribution centre
Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its rapid growth and investment by announcing the opening of a historic Lightside Distribution Centre.
Independent Slate Supplies hosts first BMF Regional Training Centre
Independent Slate Supplies is the latest company to join the Builders Merchants Federation, and will also host the Federation' first Regional Training Centre.
ROCKWOOL named Bridgend Business of the Year
ROCKWOOL UK has won Bridgend Business of the Year 2019 and Manufacturing Business of the Year at the annual Bridgend Business Forum Awards gala.
Aquarian Cladding wins business award for second year running
The external cladding supplier was celebrating after retaining Business of the Year (1-10 employees) at the Business of the Year awards.
Simple Brexit visa system needed for construction workers
This will be essential if the government is to meet its housing and infrastructure targets, says the Federation of Master Builders.
Apollo targets mental health in new training programme
The liquid adhesive, sealant coating and primer manufacturer is set to appoint ten new mental health first aiders as part of its ongoing health and wellbeing support for employees.
Solar industry welcomes government proposals for higher building standards
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published a consultation on the Future Homes Standard, which sets out two options to uplift energy efficiency standards - one that would deliver a 20% reduction in carbon emissions, and one that would deliver a 31% carbon emissions.