Construction output grew despite recruitment difficulties

The latest Build UK State of Trade survey for 2017 shows a positive outlook in output, but a pessimistic view of recruitment of skilled workers

‘Twas the Tuesday before Christmas in the NTC

Redland launched the Roofing Tutor day to discuss best educational practice and standards

Flex-R unveils expansion plans

10 new jobs will be created through the expansion

Findley Roofing vows to help Carillion apprentices

The company has invited apprentices who have been left at a loose end to apply for its own apprenticeship programme

Baumit opens new training academy

Baumit is offering training in all aspects of External Wall Insulation.

Actis presents technical seminar for LABC

More than 100 delegates are said to have signed up for the first roadshow of 2018

Late payment practices put SMEs at a disadvantage, says NFB

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has issued a statement saying that its members are consistently reporting that public sector clients, including central government, do not pay on time

BMF assesses Carillion’s impact on materials supply chain

The Builders Merchants Federation has undertaken a survey of its members to assess the impact of Carillion’s liquidation

Company fined over roofer skylight death

IKO-Design was fined £100,000 and ordered to pay £35,000 in costs

Vince Cable to speak at BMF Members’ Day

The leader of the Liberal Democrats will speak at the annual Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) Member’s Day