Construction experts comment on rising costs

The chair of the Construction Alliance North East and the director of Wharton Construction have addressed the rising prices the industry could see due to the unstable economic changes caused by the pandemic, Brexit and the ongoing invasion in Ukraine.

Construction industry hits first target on roadmap to Net Zero

The construction sector has hit its first target in the Construction Leadership Council's CO2nstruct Zero initiative to drive carbon out of the sector.

Quantum Insulation team strengthens

Quantum Insulation has appointed Steve Levitt as its new sales manager, bringing with him many years of experience in the inverted roof market.

Permavent achieves UKCA certification

Permavent has achieved UKCA certification on its range of air open, vapour permeable and impermeable, roofing underlays.

MKM launches its ‘Check Your Tools’ campaign

MKM Building Supplies is urging tradesmen to check for testicular cancer in its ‘Check Your Tools’ campaign to kick off April’s Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.

Ibstock launches new ESG Strategy to 2030

Ibstock plc has launched its new ESG Strategy to 2030, which will simplify the way the company articulates its goals and ambitions.

Old Plean Roofing joins two industry initiatives

Family-run roofing firm Old Plean Roofing has been admitted into two industry bodies in recognition of their high standards.

Phoenix Brickwork to build training academy in Derbyshire

Phoenix Brickwork is developing a state-of-the-art training academy for apprentices in Derbyshire, which will invest in young people who have a passion to work in scaffolding, drylining and bricklaying.

BMF Conference to focus on MMC

Modern Methods of Construction is set to take centre stage at the Builders Merchants Federation’s Annual Members Conference in September.

Only a third of projects achieve sustainability goals, report finds

The National Building Specification has found that only a third of construction professionals manage to deliver sustainability goals in their projects.