Spending Review: Chancellor outlines government spending plans
Whilst there is much to welcome in the Chancellor’s Spending Review announcement, the overall feeling is that the government has ‘missed a trick’ by not broadening the scope of the Green Homes Grant, not addressing the issue of Reverse Charge VAT, and falling short with regards to supporting the construction sector when it comes to skills and training.
Selco celebrates is new location by giving to charity
Selco Builders Warehouse has donated to a charity which supports children with cerebral palsy to commemorate its 70th branch opening in Liverpool.
Framework events open door to modular building, fire door and roofing...
A series of free webinars are being held by LHC London and South East this month to help public sector clients, including local authorities and housing associations in London and the south east, access three major frameworks.
Unite warns construction procedures place ‘workers at risk’
The construction union has sent an open letter to Mark Reynolds, chair of the Construction Leadership Council, warning that the organisation’s site operating procedures are placing workers at risk.
Selco returns to seven day opening
Selco Builders Warehouse will further enhance its post-lockdown offering by returning to Sunday trading on 9 August.
Survey reveals that homeowners plan to renovate their outdoor space, with...
Burton Roofing Merchants has carried out some new research with homeowners and has discovered that seven in 10 (68%) people are planning to imminently renovate their outdoor space, following lockdown. The use of eco-friendly materials and long-term environment impact are also key concerns for these projects
Leeds College of Building celebrates enrolment figures
Over the last decade, a focus on apprenticeships has resulted in a massive growth of Leeds College of Building’s technical and professional training.
Build UK issues latest coronavirus update
Build UK has issued its latest statement, which includes an update on the Construction Leadership Council’s Talent Retention Scheme, details of how businesses can assist the NHS Test and Trace service, as well as the Welsh government’s working guidance for construction.
Green Homes Grant faces criticism over difficulties applying
The Environmental Audit Committee has written to Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng, following its survey on early attempts to access the Green Homes Grant.
Construction recovery must incorporate support for the housing sector, says FMB
The government must remove barriers to small housebuilders, to ensure that the market can make a resilient recovery over the next six months.