HSE welcomes government’s draft Building Safety Bill to improve building and...
The Health and Safety Executive has welcomed the publication of the government’s draft Building Safety Bill, which aims to create the biggest change in building safety for a generation.
Collaboration is key to post-lockdown housing boom
Whilst Britain’s post-lockdown mini-housing boom is welcome news for the construction industry, the huge surge in demand for building products means closer collaboration throughout the supply chain is vital to ensure sustained and achievable growth, says Ibstock Concrete.
Children’s Hospice receives prize for garden makeover
Demelza Hospice Care for Children is planning a garden makeover after winning £500 support from Selco Builders Warehouse.
No Falls Foundation urges workers to ‘Be Safe, Don’t Fall, Stay...
Dedicated to preventing falls from height and helping people affected by the life-changing consequences of a fall, the No Falls Foundation is keen to ensure that height safety remains a priority, despite the understandable pressures to kick-start the economy.
BMF All-Industry Conference comes home for 2021
The Builders Merchants Federation is bringing its 2021 All-Industry Conference home, with a patriotic dual centre event in Yorkshire, taking place from 17-20 June.
Government planning changes offer opportunities for small builders
Government measures to regenerate high streets, as well as self and custom-builders, are welcome boosts to tackling the housing crisis and construction activity, says the Federation of Master Builders.
Russell Roof Tiles trials electric vehicles
Russell Roof Tiles is trialling electric forklift trucks in efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
CTRS launches early careers initiative for youngsters to enter the sector
The Construction Talent Retention Scheme has propelled the Talentview Construction initiative in response to 46% of young adults saying they believe that it is harder now to find suitable career opportunities compared to before the pandemic.
Prime Minister learns the importance of builders’ merchants
The Prime Minister recently visited his constituency's local Travis Perkins branch where he learned about the important role builders' merchants are playing in the national economy and sustainability.
Russell Roof Tiles invests in new machinery to support growing capacity
Russell Roof Tiles has invested a further £75,000 into machinery which is set to increase its growing production capacity.