BBA launches EWIS wind-loading guidance document

The document offers guidance on addressing negative wind-load, freeze-thaw, weather exposure and assessing the supporting structure/substrate prior to an EWIS installation.

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.

WernerCo announces £10 million investment plan

WernerCo has announced a £10 million investment plan, including the relocation of its UK distribution centre to a new purpose-built facility.

Andrew Cope transitions leadership of IBMG to Allun Pittingale

Andrew Cope, chief executive of the Independent Builders Merchant Group, is handing down his leadership role to Allun Pittingale, who has been appointed group managing director as part of a planned succession.

UK construction contract awards valued at £4.9 billion for August 2019

The value of all construction contract awards in August 2019 was £4.9 billion based on a three-month rolling average, which is a decrease of 5.6% on July, and a decrease of 18.7% when compared to August 2018

Get Britain Building highlights £94 billion return from buying British

A renewed Get Britain Building campaign is urging the government to get behind small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) builders, UK manufacturers and distributors of construction products as it ramps up investment in critical infrastructure, as well as public and commercial buildings and housing.

Mannok invests €2.1 million to increase bagged cement output

Mannok has acquired new technology to double its output capacity of its weatherproof bagged cement product range to support high demand from both sides of the Irish Sea.

Sussex roofing company wins national roofing award

Richard Soan Roofing Services won in the roof tiling category at the NFRC Roofing Awards

SIG and Kingspan abandon sale of Building Solutions

After the intervention of the Competition and Markets Authority, SIG has abandoned the planned sale of its Building Solutions cladding business.

Vivalda Group supports Macmillan’s fight against asbestos

Supplier of non-combustible cladding Vivalda Group has raised over £1,000 for cancer charity Macmillan.