Government ‘far too slow’ in Grenfell Tower fire response, says Committee
In a report published today, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has called on the government to recognise the need for urgency in removing dangerous cladding from existing buildings and reforming the building and fire safety regime
Advice note on balconies on residential buildings
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has issued an advice note, which is for residential buildings with multiple dwellings, although the principles may also apply to other building types.
Cairngorm Capital acquires Fairalls (Builders’ Merchants)
The new partnership will create the largest independent builders’ merchant in the South East
“Combustible cladding has no place on any building and must be...
The comment comes after Oxford City Council makes decision to remove the high-pressure laminate (HPL) cladding from Hockmore Tower
AJW & Seven Asset to take on 24-hour cycle challenge
Two teams from AJW Distribution and Seven Asset will take on 24-hour challenge to raise funds for Mid Essex Hospitals Charity.
New roofing store celebrates opening in Tonbridge with fundraising for air...
Fundraising starts this week with free donuts and coffee in complimentary reusable coffee mugs
Office expansion for Hodgson Sealants
Beverley-based Hodgson Sealants have just completed a two-storey office expansion programme, to cope with current growth and as part of ambitious expansion plans for their future in the sealants sector
Avonside acquires Danescourt Roofing
The move is the latest in a series of buyouts for the roofing services provider
New PM must intervene as construction output flatlines, warns FMB
Nearly 90% of FMB members stated that the best way the PM can prevent an economic downturn is to slash VATR on housing repair, maintenance and improvement
MCRMA publishes guidance on pre-laminated membrane gutters
The purpose of the guidance is to provide best practice advice on the specification of industrial pre-laminated membrane gutters and factory assembled insulated pre-laminated membrane gutters which are regarded as the system of choice for industrial, commercial and warehouse applications