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.
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.
Construction apprenticeships needed to turbocharge the economy, says FMB
The FMB’s report, Trading Up, looks at the barriers small to medium-sized employers face to delivering apprenticeships and upskilling. It presents a blueprint for collaboration to unlock additional training opportunities.
COVID-19 still leaves uncertainty for construction industry, despite promises to ‘build,...
The full impact of COVID-19 on the UK economy is expected to spell uncertainty for the construction industry, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest forecasting. This is despite the government putting the industry at the front and centre of its recovery plans.
British Safety Council calls for improved workplace controls to combat new...
The British Safety Council is calling for a coherent government health campaign that urges employers to improve workplace protection against COVID, and engage their workers more to effectively control the spread of the virus.
CICV Forum helps workers stay safe during the national lockdown
The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum has issued a suite of new essential guidance to help the sector’s operatives continue to work safely on essential projects during lockdown.
LRWA’s Charity Team Challenge returns
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association’s Charity Team Challenge is set to return in 2022 for its third year.
Leeds College of Building to offer new T Level by 2022
The College has been chosen as one of the 88 new providers to deliver T Levels in design, surveying and planning from September 2022.
‘Stop the Cowboys’ roundtable backs calls for a licence to build
UK construction industry influencers have called upon the government to take action against cowboy building contractors by consulting on an industry-wide licensing/certification scheme to give end-users a recognisable mark of quality and trust.
BMF promotes end-to-end quality for Green Homes Grant scheme
The Builders Merchants Federation has called on members to actively support the Green Homes Grant, and work with their trade customers to ensure end-to-end quality in the scheme’s supply chain.