Flexible site working hours set to come in next week
The government has published full details of its plan to introduce flexible working hours on construction sites.
A better understanding of fire rating standards is needed, says MSP...
A poor understanding of the updated Euroclass fire rating standard is bringing additional cost, confusion and quality issues to a sector faced with recladding more than 2,000 high rise building in England alone.
Small firms could deliver a million more apprenticeships
Make or Break: Getting apprenticeship reform right for small businesses report reveals 24% of small firms would consider taking on an apprentice
Covers Chichester to host Portsmouth FC players ‘Meet & Greet’
The timber and builders’ merchant will be hosting a meet and greet session at its depot on Quarry Lane on Thursday October 31.
IBMG acquires Cornish Fixings
The Independent Builders Merchant Group has acquired Cornish Fixings, continuing the group’s strategy of developing its divisions.
Makita relocates its Milton Keynes service centre
Makita UK has relocated its Milton Keynes Factory Service Centre site to a new, larger location to house regional servicing activity, which will enable the company to bolster its customer repair and service support commitments.
New plans unveiled to ensure London meets housing targets
London Land Commission will identify brownfield sites suitable for development by any of the nine new Housing Zones
CHAS representative gives tips for working in hot weather
With the Met Office issuing warnings for an incoming heatwave, a representative from CHAS provides some tips on how contractors can stay safe working in the intense sun and heat.
Roofdec secures largest project in 46-year history
The Rotherham-based contractor has secured a £9m contract at Thorpe Park
Södra to increase production at the Mönsterås sawmill
By March 2019 the company will require 30 new employees