Construction Leadership Council revises COVID-19 guidance
Following the announcement of the third national lockdown, which recently come into force in the UK, site operating procedures for the construction industry have been revised.
Long term plan needed to improve our homes, says FMB
Green home upgrades that would improve the warmth and comfort of the nation’s homes, are being held back by the lack of a clear long-term plan from the Government, new research from the Federation of Master Builders has found.
SIG achieves ‘solid recovery’ in second half of 2020
SIG has achieved a 'solid recovery' in revenues in the second half of 2020, the company has announced in a training update, with progress throughout the half resulting in like-for-like revenues for the fourth quarter up 4% compared to 2019.
BMF opens Regional Centre of Excellence at SIG Valor Park
The Builders Merchants Federation has created its 32nd Regional Centre of Excellence at SIG Distribution’s state-of-the-art warehouse at Valor Park, West London.
Selco to crack down on face covering policy
Selco Builders Warehouse will now be adopting a strict ‘no face covering, no entry’ policy at its 69 branches across the UK.
Colmore Tang Construction launches cladding remediation service
The company’s new cladding remediation service will provide a complete solution for building owners, managing agents and surveyors seeking to replace dangerous, non-compliant cladding.
Fall in RMI work must be addressed in March Budget, says...
The fall in repair, maintenance and improvement work points to a bumpy recovery for construction, which must be strengthened if we are to ‘build back better’, says the Federation of Master Builders in response to the recent Office for National Statistics figures.
Industry and government support leads to recovery in housebuilding
Recent figures from The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government suggests that support for all of those involved in the housing market, along with measures to help the construction industry work safely during the pandemic, has led to an increase in the number of completed homes.
Grant & Stone acquires CRS Building Supplies
Independent builders’ merchant Grant & Stone has acquired and merged with CRS Building Supplies, marking a decisive stage in its strategy to expand through a combination of acquisitions, new site development and organic growth.
Sahtas appoints UK operations manager
As UK operations manager of Sahtas UK, Ozan Taylan brings a wealth of experience in project planning, purchasing, logistics, IT systems and SAP projects to the role.