Price inflation drives Q2 record merchant sales
Q2 2022 has recorded the highest overall revenue in merchant sales since 2015, largely driven by price inflation rather than volume growth.
IoR appoints new PA to Kay Rose
The Institute of Roofing has appointed Faye Reynolds as a new PA to CEO Kay Rose and administration support for the organisation.
Availability is roofing industry’s number one issue, survey finds
Availability and lack of stock remains the number one issue for roofing installers in the UK, as highlighted by research from Klober.
Selco adds to sustainable fleet
Selco Builders Warehouse has added its first electric dropside vehicle to its fleet.
HSE to inspect British schools for asbestos risks
The Health and Safety Executive will be assessing how schools in England, Scotland and Wales are managing the risks from asbestos from September.
Construction activity down for second month running
Construction activity in the UK dipped for the second successive month in August as customer demand moved closer to stagnation amid economic uncertainty.
SIG publishes its first sustainability report
SIG UK has published its first sustainability report detailing the company's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon by 2035 after beginning its sustainability journey a year ago.
Selco supports Scouts building community garden
Selco Builders Warehouse has supplied £500 of materials to a Warrington Scout group building a community garden.
Construction output decreases for the second consecutive month
The monthly construction output decreased 0.8% in volume terms in July 2022 for the second consecutive monthly decline.
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.