Government abandons zero carbon homes goal
Decision to no longer proceed with zero carbon Allowable Solutions scheme or the 2016 increase in on-site energy efficiency standards taken to try and boost house-building
SPV scoops Outstanding Contribution to Construction award
After beating off competition from seven other shortlisted companies, SPV Group is pleased to announce that it has won the Outstanding Contribution to Construction category in the 2020 Construction News Awards.
CITB England Nation Council appoints new chair
Sharon Llewellyn has been appointed as chair of the Construction Industry Training Board England National Council.
UK tradespeople see increase in demand for energy efficiency projects
A survey of over 1,500 tradespeople across the UK, undertaken by Travis Perkins, has revealed that the vast majority are optimistic on their near-term prospects.
UK housing starts expected to drop significantly in 2023, report finds
New housing starts are forecast to see the biggest fall since the 2008 financial crisis in 2023, a new report has revealed.
Knauf Insulation to heavily invest in its two UK glass mineral...
Knauf Insulation has announced a series of investments in its two UK glass mineral wool plants that will boost capacity as well as improve the range, availability and sustainability of its products.
Double-digit growth forecast for construction despite product and labour shortages
Construction output is forecast to rise by 13.7% in 2021 and 6.3% in 2022, with infrastructure and private housebuilding expected to be key drivers of construction growth in 2021 and 2022.
BMF calls on Welsh government for housing and business support post-COVID
The Builders Merchants Federation has written to the Welsh Minister for Housing and Local Government with suggestions to support the building supply chain and lay the foundations for long-term, enduring economic recovery.
Burton Roofing acquires Brian Gow Roofing Warehouse
The acquisition will add three new distribution warehouses in the South East
Builder fined after contractor has knee amputated after roof collapse
A self-employed builder has been fined after a contractor working for him fell through a single storey roof and had to have his leg amputated.