RMI experiences rebound in Q1 but builders still struggling, survey reports
Repair, maintenance, and improvement building work experienced a rebound in Q1 of 2023 with reported workloads and enquiries up, but material costs still cause concern.
Langley partners with NRTG to tackle skills shortage
Langley Group’s new social enterprise has partnered with the National Roof Training Group.
Selco plants 45,000 more trees
Selco has planted 45,000 trees at Wooplaw Farm in Jedburgh on the Scottish Border in the third phase of its tree planting project.
Total sales value drops y-o-y in Q1 2023 for builders’ merchants
UK builders’ merchant sales experienced a slow start in Q1 2023, according to the latest figures from the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index.
WernerCo urges professionals to keep safe this Skin Cancer Awareness Month
WernerCo is urging professionals to take precautions to prevent sun damage when working outdoors for Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
BCIS makes new appointment to support expansion plans
The Building Cost Information Service has appointed a new chief data officer to support its plans to introduce new products and services.
MKM founder receives CBE in King’s Birthday Honours
The co-founder of MKM has been awarded a CBE for services to the construction industry and to charity in the King’s inaugural Birthday Honours list.
Nine in 10 tradespeople victims of theft, study finds
Commercial insurer NFU Mutual’s new research has revealed that 89% of tradespeople have experienced theft as crime specialists warn that world events are driving up demand for stolen goods.
Data highlighting cheaper energy bills is encouraging for buyers of new...
Genesis Homes has welcomed research highlighting that owners of more sustainable new build homes will save more than £2,000 a year on their energy bills.
Responsible Actors Scheme to come into force
The regulations to establish a Responsible Actors Scheme for residential developers under the Building Safety Act has passed into law.