Tradespeople remain resilient despite COVID-19 and Brexit uncertainty
The Travis Perkins survey of 1,300 tradespeople shows that 91% expect workloads to remain unchanged or grow in the next two months.
CICV Forum to host health and safety webinar to update industry...
Taking place on 26 August at 11am, the webinar will be hosted by Becky Crosland, health and safety adviser at the Building Engineering Services Association and chair of the CICV Forum’s health and safety sub-group.
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.
Howells introduces new online rooflight workshop
Following the success of its GQA-approved Rooflight Familiarisation Workshop, which was launched earlier this year, Howells Patent Glazing has introduced a new basic version, online.
CITB announces grant changes for apprentices
Sarah Beale, chief executive of the CITB, has announced that the New Apprentice Support Grant will be removed from 1 September, 2020.
NBG bolsters its roofing team with Watts Roofing Supplies
The National Buying Group has added specialist independent merchant Watts Roofing Supplies to its growing family.
Latest BMBI figures reveal merchant sales plummet in Q2
Sales figures for the second quarter of 2020 just published in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index reflect the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the construction industry with the sector down by -38.6% on Q2 2019.
Bringing the industry back together
Sarah Spink, chief executive officer of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), talks to RCI about how team spirit can help us stay positive through these trying times
CMA raises concerns over Breedon £178m Cemex deal
The Competition & Markets Authority has given Breedon and Cemex five days to address its concerns about the impact of their recent transfer of building materials assets.
CICV Forum set to host six advice webinars
The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum is launching a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on construction projects.