Keylite launches new working at height safety campaign

Keylite Roof Windows has launched a new campaign to highlight safety when working at heights in construction in a bid to protect roofers from life-threatening accidents.

ROCKWOOL develops CPD to promote fire safety of multifunctional roofs

ROCKWOOL has launched a new CPD module to help roofing contractors and specifiers assess and mitigate potential fire safety risks for flat roofs used as additional functional space of a building.

NMBS calls on builder’s merchants to recruit more apprentices

The National Merchant Buying Society is calling on employers in the builder’s merchant sector to take advantage of government funding to re-skill staff and recruit more apprentices.

Gleeds makes senior PM hires to drive major London growth

International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has recruited two senior project management experts to drive growth in the business’ major London projects division.

Safety Fabrications to exhibit at RCI Show 2024

Be sure to visit Safety Fabrications at the RCI Show 2024 and discuss more with them about their Ascent™ products, which are designed, tested, and manufactured to meet the most stringent industry requirements.

Premier Forest strengthens team at Langley site

Timber supplier Premier Forest Products has appointed a new branch manager and sales executive at its site in Langley, Berkshire.

Industry calls on Gov to address embodied carbon

A group of industry voices have called on the UK’s political parties to address embodied carbon in the built environment ahead of the general election.

Spring Budget a “missed opportunity”, construction industry says

The industry has responded to the 2024 Spring Budget with disappointment due to lack of focus on the construction sector, with Jeremy Hunt’s announcements criticised as “an exercise in clearing the decks before the General Election”.

Company director fined £75k after workers exposed to asbestos

A company and its director have been heavily fined after workers were exposed to asbestos and its potential harmful effects.

BCIS launches Cost and Carbon Materials Database

The Building Cost Information Service has launched its Cost and Carbon Materials Database to help the construction sector make better informed decisions for their budgets and the environment.