SureCav saves housebuilders over 80,000 tonnes of concrete in cavity walls
SureCav claims that using its SureCav25 and SureCav50 in place of traditional backing blocks has saved 80,000 tonnes of concrete blocks being manufactured and has replaced it with 1000 tonnes recycled plastic over the last decade.
Contractors to go head-to-head for charity
RAM Building Consultancy is putting on its Construction Industry Trophy football event to raise money for the charities, The Outward Bound Trust and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
The RCI Show will proceed as planned
Following recent announcements and subsequent event postponements, we wanted to clarify that the RCI Show is still going ahead as planned and remains aligned with the advice of the World Health Organization and the UK Public Health Authorities.
Inquiry launched into progress removing potentially dangerous cladding
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has launched an inquiry reviewing progress in removing potentially dangerous cladding from high-rise and high-risk buildings, following the Grenfell Tower fire.
RCI Show to be postponed until December
Given the spread of the coronavirus and the concerns shared by a number of the show’s partners, MA Exhibitions has decided that in order to minimise the risks to visitors and exhibitors, the event will now take place on December 8-9, 2020 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
Huws Gray acquires AC Roof Trusses
AC Roof Trusses specialises in the design, production and supply of structural timber components and employs 30 people at its 1.4-acre site in Welshpool.
BMF appeals to Government over COVID-19
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has advised the Government on the likely impact of coronavirus on the building materials supply chain and warned of the devastating impact if the pandemic shuts down the construction sector.
The Façades Awards UK deadline ends today!
Today (Friday March 20) until 5pm is your final chance to submit your free entry for the Façades Awards UK.
Hambleside Danelaw help veterans for VE Day
Hambleside Danelaw is raising money for war veteran mental health charity Combat Stress as part of the VE Day 75 celebrations (May 8-10, 2020).
NFRC supports its members during COVID-19 outbreak
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a dedicated service to support members during the coronavirus outbreak over the following months.