Q1 construction activity exceeds expectations, report finds
Construction activity in the first quarter of 2023 was higher than predicted in Q4 2022 as consumer confidence held but inflation remains a concern.
SIG Roofing opens Carlisle branch
SIG Roofing has opened a new branch in Carlisle to serve the wider Northwest and the Dumfries and Galloway area.
Construction companies fined after heavy insulated panel falls on worker
Two construction companies have been sentenced after a worker was hospitalised for nearly two weeks after being struck by a structured insulated panel.
Review of Construction Product Testing Regime published
The Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime, which identifies weaknesses in the system and recommends improvements, has been published.
Toolstation app surpasses massive milestone
Toolstation’s customer app has surpassed a major milestone following its launch in August 2021.
WernerCo launches safety campaign for World Day for Safety and Health...
WernerCo is launching its Stepping up to Ladder Safety campaign to commemorate the 20th anniversary of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
Joinery firm heavily fined for not controlling wood dust
A Herne Hill joinery firm has been fined for failing to control its employees’ exposure to wood dust.
Man given suspended prison sentence after worker falls through roof
A Bradford man has been given a suspended prison sentence after an employee sustained life-threatening injuries when he fell over 30-feet through a fragile roof.
PermaGroup makes key hire to facilitate ambitions
PermaGroup has appointed someone in its newly-established group sales manager role as the business experiences continued growth with sights set on expansion into new markets.
National Timber Systems to open fifth manufacturing site at Wolverhampton
National Timber Systems will open one of its largest national sites in Wolverhampton.