New award recognising decades of commitment
Roof tile manufacturer rewards its long-serving employees
MAC Awards celebrate industry’s finest
This year’s AGM, Industry Luncheon and Awards Ceremony took place at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London, on Friday, June 3
Apprentice scholarship launched for construction firms across the UK
New apprentice scholarship programme to give two construction firms the chance to win a funded apprentice for 12 months
Slate Focus group works to strengthen new slater skills
New initiative brings together key industry bodies to share knowledge and experience to support colleges with slate skills development
Construction falls flat in the first quarter
New orders grew by just 1% across the first quarter of 2016
BMF sets ambitious targets for more women merchants
“The BMF recognises the value of gender diversity and will take action to increase the representation of young women in our apprenticeship programmes.”
Apprentice Levy could hinder growth of Scottish apprenticeship numbers
Growth in apprenticeship numbers in Scotland could be hindered unless the Scottish Government commits to application of the new UK-wide Apprenticeship Levy for training
91% of construction workers falling short in retirement targets
“Workers in this sector need to revisit their retirement plans before it’s too late.”
BS 85500 makes a strong case for water resistant insulation
As the global threat of flood events from climate change increases, Mel Price of the BRUFMA puts forward the case for water resistant insulation to deliver flood resilience for UK homes
NHBC Health and Safety Awards 2016
The first round of winners for the NHBC’s Health and Safety Awards 2016 have been announced