Saint-Gobain runs into brick wall of Sika support

European deal continues to intensify as Sika's board draws support from 40% of share capital as family owners' privileges are removed

Ban on combustible cladding “does not go far enough”

More action is still needed – 16 months after the Grenfell Tower Fire.

Ironmongery supplier donates fixings and fasteners to Barbuda appeal

The donated pallet contains 500,000 woodscrews, roofing screws, concrete screws, nails and masonry fixings

GoodWe urges installers to take up PV training as demand surges

GoodWe is calling on both non-PV installers and existing solar contractors to invest in training in solar applications to meet the predicted soar in demand.

Vivalda chief welcomes new regulatory powers to remove dangerous materials and...

Peter Johnson, chairman of Vivalda Group, has welcomed additional powers granted to the safety body charged with maintaining cladding standards in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Sundolitt expands management team to support new production facility

Sundolitt has expanded its management team in readiness for the opening of its new production site in Corby, Northamptonshire.

Northeast agencies unite to combat worsening materials shortages

Construction Alliance North East is partnering with the North East Procurement Organisation and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association to address the worsening materials shortages plaguing the construction sector.

New research demonstrates construction workers are facing needless workplace dangers

Prosecutions in construction have declined by 16%

Builders’ merchants’ sales continue positive trend in Q4 2020

Figures for the final quarter of 2020 confirms builders' merchants continued bounce back from the April lockdown, which led to a dramatic decline in sales during Q2. 

CPW opens office in Bristol to accommodate regional growth

International M&E consultancy CPW has opened a new Bristol office with intentions to grow its presence in the region.