CCF strengthens its technical team to meet increased demand

CCF has strengthened its technical team to handle growing demand from construction professionals for technical support.

Framework events open door to modular building, fire door and roofing...

A series of free webinars are being held by LHC London and South East this month to help public sector clients, including local authorities and housing associations in London and the south east, access three major frameworks.

World’s strongest brothers open MKM’s latest branch

MKM Building Supplies’ Inverness branch has been officially opened by the world’s strongest brothers, Tom and Luke Stoltman, creating 17 new jobs in the area.

Russell Roof Tiles’ annual golf day returns

After a one-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic, Russell Roof Tiles’ (RRT) Ryder Cup style charity golf tournament is returning on 9 September.

Knauf Insulation made ‘Business Champion’ for net zero carbon

Knauf Insulation has been selected as a net zero ‘Business Champion’ for the CO2nstructZero initiative, joining other companies committed to demonstrating the best practice to reduce construction carbon emissions.

CCF develops Insulation for the Nation focus

CCF will be working closely with insulation manufacturers for its 'Insulation for the Nation' development to provide customers with an even greater insulation offering.

CLC pushes to bring self-isolation date forward

The Construction Leadership Council has urged the government to bring forward the 16 August date, when self-isolation rules will be relaxed for the double-jabbed, to alleviate the workforce shortage the construction sector is currently experiencing.

Recovery underway while material costs and supply concerns mount

The construction products manufacturing sector has posted a fourth successive quarterly expansion in the second quarter of 2021, with private housing, infrastructure and repair, maintenance and improvement continuing to drive growth.

Selco’s charity double makes some noise

Selco has managed to raise £13,500 for charity in just 48 hours with two fund raising events.

Decade high workloads clash with staff and material shortages

While builders’ workloads are at their highest levels for ten years, the industry still has to contend with steep increases in material prices and a growing struggle to secure labour, especially carpenters and bricklayers.