NFRC cancels 2020 UK Roofing Awards
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has decided to cancel the postponed 2020 UK Roofing Award amidst further national lockdowns and no sign of lifting restrictions on large public gatherings in site.
Vertik-Al growth appoints two new team additions
Vertik-Al has appointed two new specialists to its business improvement and maintenance teams, as part of its continuous investment and improvement strategy.
SR Timber welcomes new government products regulator, but wishes it came...
SR Timber has said it applauds the announcement of a new government regulator working under the Office for Product Safety and Standards, saying it is welcome, but long overdue.
Flex-R wins outstanding performance award
Waterproofing specialist Flex-R has won Carlisle Syntec’s Outstanding Performance Award for EPDM Sales, marking the first time the awards have included companies outside the USA.
National Apprenticeship Week: One in five tradespeople consider apprentices are more...
As National Apprenticeship Week gets under way, a survey from IronmongeryDirect has found that a third of companies and tradespeople (31%), who regularly hire apprentices, feel that the program has been made harder due to the pandemic.
NFRC set to become an End Point Assessment Organisation for roofing...
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors is set to become an End Point Assessment Organisation, for the roofing trailblazer apprenticeship standard, subject to final checks from the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the Apprenticeship Assessment Service.
Builders Merchants Federation appoints new board advisor
The Builders Merchants Federation has appointed Rachel Fryers, director of Merritt & Fryers in Skipton, as a board advisor with effect from 1 April, 2021.
Industry reacts to government investing £3.5 billion for remediation of dangerous...
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has unveiled a five-point plan which aims to fully fund the cost of replacing unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in residential buildings 18m or over in England.
RetrofitWorks endorses National Retrofit Strategy
The founder of RetrofitWorks, Russell Smith shares his thoughts on the National Retrofit Strategy, and how his company has been campaigning for a plan to tackle the enormity of the task ahead when it comes to making the UK’s housing stock greener.
New CICV Forum report highlights improving public investment and supporting the...
The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum has published an in-depth report to help public bodies make decisions on where public funding in construction gives the highest economic returns to help support a green recovery.