Director of G&S Roofing is sentenced following unsafe roofing work
The Health and Safety Executive investigation found that the company’s failure to ensure that work at height was carried out safely was attributable to Clifford Smith, a director at G&S Roofing.
£300 million of roofers’ cash is tied-up in retentions
According to new research from the NFRC, roofing and cladding contractors have on average 5.8% of their total turnover held in retention, despite industry committing to having zero retentions in less than 20 months in 2023.
Good customer relations is all part of the service for Gradient
From specification to design, through to the installation phase and beyond, Gradient's clients are supplied with a high level of customer service to ensure that its high-performance roof insulation systems meet their precise requirements. Paul Griffiths, business development director at the company, explains more in this blog.
Forster Group teams up with clean energy expert
Forster Group has partnered with a renewables expert to help develop its operational strategy.
HSE cracks down on construction dust in new inspection initiative
Health and safety inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 5 October, 2020.
Future Place Academy provides a skilled future in construction
Saint-Gobain’s new scheme will help tackle the construction skills gap, meet industry demand and provide work for disengaged young people
Encon responds to BMF’s call for a retrofit strategy
Mike Beard of Encon Insulation has responded to the Builders Merchants Federation’s call for a national retrofit strategy.
Only a third of projects achieve sustainability goals, report finds
The National Building Specification has found that only a third of construction professionals manage to deliver sustainability goals in their projects.
MD of GBS Roofing runs 60 miles in one day in...
Barry Mairs, managing director of GBS Roofing ran 60 miles in one day from Portrush to Belfast in aid of the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity, raising over £7,600 for the unit.