Quadruple success at Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards
Bauder scoops four accolades
Eurocell continues expansion with new branch at Kettering
Latest addition to network brings the total number of Eurocell branches in the UK to 138 and is expected to benefit tradesman and DIYers
Property valuation set for major reform
A major review commissioned by the Standards and Regulation Board of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is calling for stronger oversight and stricter rules governing property valuation.
Updated Procurement Policy Note to come into effect
Contractors looking to win public sector contracts will need to comply with guidelines covered in Common Assessment Standard and PAS 91 accreditations in addition to SSIP and health and safety requirements.
BMF questions effectiveness of the Great British Insulation Scheme
The Builders Merchants Federation has cautiously welcomed new government measures to increase the energy efficiency of UK homes as part of its Powering Up Britain strategy.
House-building benefits revealed by new research
New report finds that house-building contributes almost œ20bn to the UK economy, and calls for more to be done to increase this further
Surge in break-ins at construction sites during lockdown
Police forces across the UK are having to carry out extra night patrols, as burglars target construction sites and other commercial premises during the coronavirus lockdown.
New training toolkit offered on COVID-19 protocols
In its latest initiative to help Scotland’s building sector get safely back to work, the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum has created a digital learning toolkit to promote best practice.
Södra welcomes Swedish Wood and Wood for Good’s Wood Co₂ts less...
The industry-wide initiative promotes the use of all wood products as low carbon materials and illustrates how using wood can help reduce CO₂ in the atmosphere and contribute to slowing climate heating.
94% of expert engineering workers want Government action on steel crisis
Construction recruitment specialist Randstad says steel crisis must be tackled to prevent industrial skills crunch