London mayor calls for new 12-month construction visas to help meet...
London mayor Sadiq Khan is calling for the government to create a new 12-month visa for construction workers to help London meet its goal of 66,000 new homes a year.
Industry enters 2022 with good availability but supply challenges linger
With the reduction in demand for building products, particularly in domestic repair, maintenance and improvement sector, the industry is entering the new year with relatively good stocks and availability of most products, including timber where prices have also fallen from their peak.
SIG UK named CO2nstructionZero champion
The Construction Leadership Council has appointed SIG UK as one of the latest CO2nstructZero Business Champions.
Cedral launches Select Professional initiative to raise standards for UK installers
Cedral has launched a new initiative to establish high service standards in the sector while helping to connect homeowners with the right installers.
2022 BMI Apprentice of the Year announced
BMI has announced that its 2022 Apprentice of the Year competition will be open for entries soon.
West Fraser commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
West Fraser has committed to achieving near-term greenhouse gas reductions across all its operations located in the United States, Canada, UK and Europe.
Construction experts comment on rising costs
The chair of the Construction Alliance North East and the director of Wharton Construction have addressed the rising prices the industry could see due to the unstable economic changes caused by the pandemic, Brexit and the ongoing invasion in Ukraine.
Construction industry hits first target on roadmap to Net Zero
The construction sector has hit its first target in the Construction Leadership Council's CO2nstruct Zero initiative to drive carbon out of the sector.
Screwfix rolls out further refurbished power tools offering
Screwfix has enhanced its offering in refurbished power tools in efforts to support the circular economy and reduce waste as part of the company’s sustainability strategy.
Phoenix Brickwork to build training academy in Derbyshire
Phoenix Brickwork is developing a state-of-the-art training academy for apprentices in Derbyshire, which will invest in young people who have a passion to work in scaffolding, drylining and bricklaying.