What could a snap election mean for UK construction?
The industry has responded saying that the announcement will bring much-needed clarity and stability for the country in uncertain times
UK construction industry beats post-Brexit expectations
The industry has beaten post-Brexit expectations to date but the snap election announcement could threaten its growth
£50.89bn to be spent on home improvements
Velux research has found that 59% of the UK's homeowners are planning to carry out home improvements over the next six months
New timber construction collaboration to benefit house-builders
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) and the Structural Timber Association (STA) have signed a new agreement to reinforce the close working relationship between the two bodies
Deployment alarm sounded for solar
The STA says solar has hit the ‘crunch point’ and official data shows there is an urgent need to drop ‘disproportionately high’ business rates
A giant boost for the Bond It brand
The company has signed to sponsor Huddersfield Giants for the fourth consecutive season
EPIC releases new guidance on mechanical handling
The company has released a new guidance paper on how to minimise the risk of an accident when working with insulated panel systems
Covers raises £564 in a close shave for charity
The company held a number of activities are its depots in Chichester, Gosport and Portsmouth
2/3 developers back release of publicly owned land
Research has found that developers back the housing white paper’s pledge to free up brownfield land and cut local authority planning application approval time