Rooflight IGU specifications ‘falling’ short of the mark
Cornwall Glass has warned the complex nature of rooflight IGU specification means specifications are frequently not fit for purpose – with installers running the risk of liabilities for injury and accident
Flex-R continues investment in technical support
Flex-R is further investing in the level of support it offers to roofing contractors by bolstering its technical team with the appointment of Graham Glew
Construction industry launches Licensing Task Force
The scheme comes after statistics reveal that One third (32%) of homeowners are put off doing major home improvement works requiring a builder because they fear hiring a dodgy builder, meaning that the UK economy could be missing out on £10bn of construction activity per year
Competition for construction jobs heats up, but pay only just keeps...
The number of professionals applying to new construction jobs jumped up by 32.9% in May 2019, despite average pay only just maintaining pace with the inflation rate, at 1.9%
Russells tee up charity golf day
Roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, will once again be hosting its annual charity golf day, to raise worthwhile funds for local community causes
Construction earnings fall 5.5% in May
Weekly earnings for tradespeople in the construction sector decreased last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract
Gender equality in construction will take almost 200 years, GMB research...
Figures revealed at GMB union’s annual Congress shows workforce won’t be equal until 2194
Barking fire further questions use of timber construction
The major fire is a further example of why timber is not a suitable construction material, according to the British Association of Reinforcement
Waterproofing best practice and legislation tops latest LRWA meeting agenda
The event, held at the Gradient Training Centre at its manufacturing HQ in Burntwood, Staffordshire gave association members the opportunity to discuss industry issues in order to advance the roofing sector
NIA to host regional briefing events
The events will provide delegates with an update on the latest information regarding government policies, standards and initiatives and the most recent NIA activities and developments to support its members