Pressure on local authorities to deliver housing plans

Raft of new housing measures will include proposals requiring local plans from councils by 2017 or control will pass to central Government

Two energy firms forced into administration by ‘draconian policy proposals’

Mark Group and Climate Energy close as a result of the Government’s plans to cut subsidies

National Heritage Roofing register helps contractor to victory

NFRC’s initiative to provide an exclusive listing of qualified heritage roofers ensured Jordan Heritage Roofing was selected for the renovation of Penmaen Cottage, which went on to win at the 2015 UK Roofing Awards

SIG Roofing to keep roofers stocked nationwide

New Core Range will be available across the country to offer tradespeople reliable access to everyday and specialist products

Cembrit invest in natural slate

New division will add high quality products to Cembrit’s existing range in an effort to offer the UK roofing market greater choice

Russell Roof Tiles crosses the pond

New Thin Leading Edge (TLE) Galloway tile developed by sister company Crown Roof Tiles to be launched in America

Guttercrest prepares for future growth with new facility

Aluminium rainwater systems manufacturer plans to boost its service with a 40,000ft2 facility

New collaboration seeks to improve construction product certification services

Lucideon joins forces with BBA to provide the construction industry with greater levels of certification and testing services

Nutshell and Rockinghorse partner up

Children’s charity chosen by Nutshell, which will use a series of fundraising methods to raise cash

Government must be tough on subsidies says energy secretary

In a speech to the Conservative Party Conference, Amber Rudd said she is “a proud green Conservative, on the side of the consumer”