Whitesales appoints new marketing communications manager

Rooflight manufacturer Whitesales has appointed a new marketing communications manager to help boost the company’s profile in 2023.

Builders applying for personal guarantee insurance hits new high

The number of local builders applying for personal guarantee insurance hit a new high in 2022, with Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance seeing a 135% rise in applications.

Enquiries back on the rise while firms wrestle with business costs

Workloads and enquiries grew in the final quarter of 2022 for roofing and cladding contractors, according to the latest State of the Roofing Industry survey from the NFRC, but firms are still grappling with ongoing sector problems.

Construction company and director fined for unusable site toilet

A construction company erecting front and rear dormers in Belsize Park was found to be violating welfare facilities regulations with an unusable worksite toilet.

Langley UK sells subsidiary contracting company

Langley UK has sold its subsidiary contracting company Eco Green Roofs.

Allied Roofing launches rebrand following acquisition

Allied Roofing & Construction has launched its new look as part of a major rebrand following the company’s acquisition.

Report finds supply chain development opportunities for Scotland’s low carbon construction...

The Construction Leadership Forum has published a report mapping out low carbon energy supply chain capabilities in Scotland and identifying areas for potential growth.

‘Higher-risk’ buildings given six months to register with Building Safety Regulator

Those responsible for the safety of high-rise residential buildings in England have six months from April 2023 to register with the new Building Safety Regulator.

Average tradesperson currently chasing £7,000 in late payments, report finds

New research has revealed that tradespeople are currently owed on average £6,984 which is past the due date for payment.

Tradespeople call for more encouragement for apprenticeships

The majority of tradespeople think more can be done to encourage more people into the construction industry after 85% said there is a shortage of apprentices.