Industry reacts to government investing £3.5 billion for remediation of dangerous...
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has unveiled a five-point plan which aims to fully fund the cost of replacing unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in residential buildings 18m or over in England.
Topline signs group membership agreement with BMF
The Builders Merchants Federation has signed a group membership agreement with Irish buying group Topline, which supplies DIY and building materials to affiliated stores nationwide.
New website highlights the construction sectors response to COVID-19
A new website has been launched, www.constructioncovid19response.co.uk, which showcases examples of how the construction industry has helped in the fight against the coronavirus.
Construction workers to receive rapid asymptomatic testing
The government has encouraged local authorities to target rapid asymptomatic testing at people who are unable to work from home during the latest national lockdown, such as construction workers.
Seven projects by SSQ named as Pitched Roofing Award finalists
Seven fantastic projects using SSQ’s natural slate and phyllite have been named finalists in the prestigious Pitched Roofing Awards.
Construction output growth picks up in October
Despite the rise in business activity however, construction companies continued to report widespread supply constraints and rapidly increasing purchase prices.
Construction materials demand continues to outstrip supply, statement suggests
Co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group have released a statement explaining that demand is still outstripping supply despite the market no longer experiencing high demand levels it felt earlier in the year.
Historic England launches COVID-19 Heritage at Risk Response Fund
The emergency fund, which will be up to £3 million, will award grants to those who care for some of England’s most significant historic sites to help fund urgent maintenance, repairs, and investigations where support is most needed.
United Roofing Products upgrades its facility for 2021
United Roofing Products plans to upgrade and modernise its flashing and fabrication production facility to provide its customers with a better service for 2021 and beyond.
Encon Insulation and Nevill Long appoints regional sales manager for fire...
Encon Insulation and Nevill Long has appointed Stuart Southall as regional sales manager, covering the northern and central regions, as the industry begins to focus more on fire protection in buildings.