Changing Streams calls on construction industry to join fight against plastic...
A new not-for-profit organisation, Changing Streams, has been established in a bid to remove plastic from the construction industry.
CLC publishes Brexit data protection and GDPR guide
The Brexit Working Group of the Construction Leadership Council has published a guide to help companies manage their data protection and General Data Protection Regulation compliance ahead of the UK’s exit from the transition period with the European Union.
Shortlist announced for virtual Façade Awards UK
During these unprecedented and challenging times, we all need a little positivity in our lives, which is why RCI magazine, is pleased to bring a glimmer of joy to the industry by announcing that plans are underway to bring the Façade Awards UK to you as a live-stream event on 11 February, 2021.
Selco’s new conversation campaign supports mental health
Selco Builders Warehouse is supporting World Mental Health Day on 10 October by encouraging customers to take an extra drinks break and check in with their colleagues. A free hot drink will be available in all open Selco cafes from 5 October until 9 October.
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.
Support local regeneration to build back greener, says CLC
The UK government’s ambitions for levelling-up, improving social cohesion and accelerating the path to Net Zero could be shifted up a gear if alternative financing capability is made available to support local regeneration, according to construction industry leaders.
AAC Waterproofing enjoys a strong financial year
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic seeing businesses across the UK struggle, Anglesey-based flat roofing specialist, AAC Waterproofing, has defied the downturn to post a strong financial year since 2014.
Builders report a busy summer of home upgrades, says FMB
Strong levels of consumer demand for repair and maintenance works saw builders report a busy summer, according to the latest State of Trade Survey, which has been released by the Federation of Master Builders.
CPA responds to the latest ONS Construction Output Data
Construction output growth slowed sharply in August 2020, rising by only 3.0%, following on from July’s 17.2% growth. However, according to the Construction Products Association, this is likely to only be a short-term blip due to holidays and poor weather affecting on-site activity.
CPA issues its Construction Hotspots report
Regional construction contracts offer hope for recovery, but regional imbalances continue, says the Construction Products Association’s latest Construction Hotspots report.