Powell Gee undergoes big changes
Powell Gee, known for supplying self-drilling screws, hook bolts and brackets to the roofing and cladding construction sector, has undergone some major investments.
BMF Apprenticeship Pledge targets 15,000 new apprentices
The Builders Merchants Federation has pledged to target 15,000 new apprentices across its membership by 2030 to take control of the skills gap.
New board appointments at CMOStores.com
CMOStores.com has announced two changes to its senior board, with Sue Packer appointed as managing director, and Dean Murray appointed as executive chairman of the online construction products merchant.
Toolstation on track to reach expansion target this year
Toolstation is set to meet its expansion plan to open 60 new stores in 2020, with 13 more being opened next month, creating 91 permanent jobs.
National Audit Office report investigates remediating dangerous cladding on high-rise buildings
Tower blocks housing students are having their dangerous cladding removed at a much faster rate than towers of owner-occupiers or private tenants, according to a recent National Audit Office report.
SIG renews its association with the CPA
The distributor of specialist building products has re-joined the Construction Products Association.
MCRMA elects new chairperson
The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association has elected Clare Fenton as its new chairperson. Clare is the first woman to hold the office since the Association’s formation 31 years ago.
BBA HRRB consultation highlights workmanship and value engineering concerns
The British Board of Agrément’s industry consultation into driving up construction product safety standards for Higher Risk Residential Buildings has revealed that the market considers poor workmanship and uncontrolled value engineering to pose the biggest risks to the built environment.
Russell Roof Tiles to raise £50,000 in one year for charity
Russell Roof Tiles is aiming to raise £50,000 for good causes this year as it celebrates its 10 years of independence.
NARM safety guidance on glass endorsed by ACR
The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers has published technical guidance on all aspects of specification, with a strong focus on safety.