BBA launches certification scheme for reinforcing steel
The BBA has announced its certification scheme for Reinforcing Steel, designed to offer a straightforward and robust route to demonstrating industry compliance.
Five more BMF members become net zero Business Champions
Five BMF members have been added to the 18 net zero business champions to support the CO2nstrutionZero initiative.
New documentary heralds ‘era of responsibility’ for UK cladding industry
The ‘Behind the Façade’ documentary explores the UK construction industry’s response to the Grenfell Tower disaster and has been launched to encourage more open debate within the UK construction industry.
Russell Roof Tiles employee takes on Etape Caledonia cycling challenge
Alan Young, regional sales director at Russell Roof Tiles, has raised over £2,000 by completing the Etape Caledonia cycling challenge, far exceeding his initial goal of £250.
BMF unveils “Race to Zero” at parliamentary reception
The Builders Merchant Federation has unveiled its new “Race to Zero” policy document at a Parliamentary Reception, where it was viewed by members of parliament, builders’ merchants and building materials manufacturers.
Good customer relations is all part of the service for Gradient
From specification to design, through to the installation phase and beyond, Gradient's clients are supplied with a high level of customer service to ensure that its high-performance roof insulation systems meet their precise requirements. Paul Griffiths, business development director at the company, explains more in this blog.
MPs demand long-term funding to achieve net zero in construction
The Committee's report demanded that existing homes should also have their insulation improved and their heating systems decarbonised, funded by both the government and private investment.
Choosing the most effective roof solution to handle this winter
As winter approaches, the importance of ensuring a property’s roof is fit for purpose in maintaining a warm and dry building increases. High performance roof insulation is crucial to this process, particularly for flat roofs, which are susceptible to issues not applicable to pitched installations.
Ibstock invests in sustainability
Ibstock has announced a £50 million investment to build the UK’s first automated brick slip systems factory in tandem with the launch of a new business unit to accelerate the group's growth in sustainability and the industrialisation of construction processes.
Sign-up process for Carbon Reduction Code for Built Environment launches
The sign-up process for the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment has been launched in the first week of the COP26.