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The Construction Leadership Council has written to the construction industry, addressing the new rules of the second lockdown, which permits construction work to continue.

SIG Roofing has acquired SM Roofing Supplies based in Pelsall, Walsall for an undisclosed sum.

The government must cut VAT on home improvement works to 5% to boost jobs and stimulate the economy. This is in response to the recently published PMI data, which shows that staffing numbers across the construction sector were in decline.

A restructure of the Construction Leadership Council has seen the Federation of Master Builders take a seat on the Steering Co-ordination Group.

Following a recent update made by Sarah Beale, chief executive officer of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), an item entitled: “Supporting Training Groups – Industry wide consultation” was included. CITB is consulting the industry about the value they see in training groups and has made proposals.

Selco Builders Warehouse will move into a new 140,000 sq ft site on Cater Road in Bishopsworth on December 14. It will make it the largest branch in the company’s 69-strong UK network.

Selco Builders Warehouse, which has opened its 69th UK branch in Salford has brought a £3,000 boost to the local community.

The Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed the Prime Minister’s blueprint for greener homes and buildings, but says more needs to be done to ensure the scheme leaves a lasting legacy for the UK’s housing stock.

Demelza Hospice Care for Children is planning a garden makeover after winning £500 support from Selco Builders Warehouse.

Avonside Group has renewed its annual company supporter pledge to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, by pledging £1,000 to the charity, which provides vital mental, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community and their families.