Industry comes together to minimise product shortages
The CLC’s Product Availability Group, which comprises key manufacturers, merchants, Tier 1 contractors, SME builders and housebuilders, meets weekly online to help build confidence, dispel rumours and minimise supply and demand constraints.
Unlimited fines to be issued for breaching fire safety regulations
Building owners could face unlimited fines for breaching fire safety regulations, following new measures being brought in to strengthen fire safety.
BMI Apprentice of the Year competition is postponed
A number of options are currently being explored so that an alternative version of the competition can be rearranged for later this year.
Vivalda chief welcomes new regulatory powers to remove dangerous materials and...
Peter Johnson, chairman of Vivalda Group, has welcomed additional powers granted to the safety body charged with maintaining cladding standards in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Screwfix opens 800th store
Screwfix has opened its 800th store today [13 July] in Bourton Industrial Park, Gloucestershire, creating 12 jobs in the local community.
British Safety Council writes to Housing Minister demanding action to remove...
Mike Robinson, chief executive of the British Safety Council, has written to the Housing Minister, Christopher Pincher, to ask the government for an update on action to remove cladding from high-rise residential buildings.
SIG UK appoints a new lead for sustainability
SIG UK has appointed Mark Clark as director of sustainable and renewable sales to ensure SIG supports its customers with reaching sustainability goals.
BMF service gives members hassle-free access to Kickstart Scheme
The Builders Merchants Federation is encouraging its members to take advantage of the government’s new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme, by providing full administrative support to simplify the engagement process and enable every BMF member to participate.
Local sourcing and recycling materials is part of the solution towards...
The Scottish Construction Leadership Forum is unveiling a comprehensive information initiative designed to help the industry redirect itself away from dependence on imports and support a green recovery.
Details announced for Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival
The line-up for the eighth Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival has been announced with all the organisers and presenters donating their time to celebrate Edinburgh’s traditional buildings.