Apprenticeships are plummeting because of Apprenticeship Levy, says FMB

Apprenticeship starts fall by 24% compared with previous academic year

BMF Anniversary Dinner raises £6,000 for charity

£6,000 was raised for Variety, the children’s charity – the BMF’s charity of the year – and RAFA, the Royal Air Forces Association charity

Willmott Dixon infographic highlights mental wellbeing message at Christmas

As part of its on-going #AllSafeMinds campaign, Willmott Dixon has released a new infographic highlighting the stark reality of Christmas for those who are struggling.

New App launched to support Construction Workers’ Mental Health

Two construction workers take their own life every working day

New industry task group on net zero carbon buildings launched by...

The task group will develop an industry-led definition for net zero carbon buildings

ARMA respond to Housing Secretary’s cladding directive

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has taken a strong stance on the issue of cladding and forcing the removal and reinstatement of a safer product.

Smoke toxicity of building cladding – new report

New research on the smoke toxicity of building cladding, published by The Fire Protection Association, calls on the government to consider the role that toxicity should play in product approvals.

MHCLG Grenfell update – LABC responds

Last week, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, updated the government’s response to the Grenfell tragedy.

Government bans combustible materials on high-rise homes

Local authorities to carry out emergency remediation work on private residential buildings above 18 metres which still contain ACM cladding

Housing survey reveals 12% affected by mould and damp

Research carried out across more than 300 local authorities in England and Wales has revealed a 12% tenant complaint rate relating to mould, damp and condensation.