Strong demand for UK goods but Sterling still a barrier

CBI’s Industrial Trends Survey has revealed that export orders have remained stable, but prices are expected to rise

Task Force launched to deliver custom and self-build projects

Right to Build Task Force aims to help 80 organisations create more affordable homes over the next three years

UK sees increase in number of high-rise buildings

The majority of those in development are residential buildings above 15 stories

BMBI Round Table Debate videos live

17 videos from the first annual debate are now available at the BMBI’s website

Roofing firm secures £1.9m New Forest council contract

Bracknell Roofing has won the contract for the Council’s aging housing stock

Firestone move signals growth

The Cheshire-based company has moved to Premier Park as part of a five-year expansion programme

SIG partners with PolyVision

Innovative a3 CeramicSteel surface range set for market growth in 2017

Jablite appoints leading designer for RCI Show stand

Michael Sodeau plans to make the stand out of 100% recyclable EPS that will be used to make insulation boards once it is dismantled

Further comment on Government’s housing white paper

Gavin White, product manager at Marley Eternit and Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, share their thoughts

Construction output forecasts predict further growth

However, rising cost pressures are expected to dent growth