Consumer campaign ‘Work Safe. Safe Work’ is launched to help boost...

New guidance from TrustMark and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is being issued to homeowners for when they have tradespeople carry out work in their homes.

CITB to sell its King’s Norton facility to Walsall College

The Construction Industry Training Board has agreed the sale of National Construction College Midlands to Walsall College.

Community boost from Bristol builders’ merchant

Selco Builders Warehouse has opened its 140,000 sq ft site on Cater Road in Bishopsworth, ending a 25 year stay at its branch in Bedminster.

Premier Roof Systems acquires Classic Windows

Premier Roof Systems has taken over its long-standing customer Classic Windows and continue to employ its 10-strong team, while its co-founder will stay on as a consultant.

Construction firms struggle with isolating workforce

The UK’s construction industry has been hit hard by a large part of the workforce being told to self-isolate, which is only exacerbated by the labour shortage.

Quantum Insulation team strengthens

Quantum Insulation has appointed Steve Levitt as its new sales manager, bringing with him many years of experience in the inverted roof market.

Selco to help staff with cost of living crisis

Selco Builders Warehouse will be supporting its staff with the cost of living crisis with a £2.5m boost.

LRWA appoints new board member

The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association has appointed Cathal Quinn, managing director of MOY, as a co-opted board member.

FMB reacts to data showing employment continuing to fall

The Federation of Master Builders has said the slowdown in construction activity since the summer needs to be boosted by a national strategy to upgrade existing homes to make them greener and more energy efficient.

Spanwall appoints new technical sales manager

Spanwall has appointed Gabe McArdle as technical sales manager.