New rooflight safety campaign from NARM puts pressure on BSI
The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers has launched a campaign to support the requirement for laminated inner panes on glass rooflights for important safety reasons, bringing pressure on the British Standards Institute for a regulatory amendment.
BMF’s Task Force role confirmed as CLC moves to next stage
Following a review of the Construction Leadership Council’s structure and operating model, the Builders Merchants Federation has been confirmed as a full member.
New study reveals instant messaging services are key for tradespeople to...
Yell Business has released new research into how small businesses have adapted to survive in light of COVID-19, and how the pandemic is changing the way businesses and consumers communicate.
Small builders given voice at top of construction industry
A restructure of the Construction Leadership Council has seen the Federation of Master Builders take a seat on the Steering Co-ordination Group.
Minister and CICV Forum urge construction industry to keep following safety...
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has joined the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum in reminding the sector’s workers to stay COVID smart in their social lives and when travelling to and from jobs.
Bristol builders’ merchant move brings jobs boost
Selco Builders Warehouse will move into a new 140,000 sq ft site on Cater Road in Bishopsworth on December 14. It will make it the largest branch in the company’s 69-strong UK network.
Jordan Condren crowned Trade Apprentice of the Year at Generation4Change Awards
Nominated by his employer Hodgson Sayers, Jordan Condren beat off stiff competition in his category to win the Trade Apprentice of the Year in the virtual Generation4Change Awards.
Kemper System bolsters its technical sales team
Tom Wilson has joined Kemper System as the company’s new technical sales manager.
BMF calls for bigger thinking to transform homes under the Green...
The Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed the Prime Minister’s blueprint for greener homes and buildings, but says more needs to be done to ensure the scheme leaves a lasting legacy for the UK’s housing stock.
Stricter rules are urgently needed to combat construction COVID spread, warns...
Unite has called on the government and construction employers to take urgent action to tackle rising COVID-19 transmission rates in the industry.