Numbers of roofers, roof tilers and slaters increase
A report by Skills Training Group has found that the number of roofers and roof tilers and slaters increased by 14.06% between 2004 and 2020, from 44,100 to 50,300.
NMBS backs BMF launch of ETIM product data model
NMBS declares support for ETIM for the standardisation and classification of technical product data for its members
Industry responses to CCPI consultation prove to be successful
Preliminary data from the Construction Products Association’s industry-wide consultation on the proposed Code for Construction Product Information has shown excellent engagement from across the construction industry.
Selco invests in staff development with new initiative
The builders’ merchant is making a £500,000 investment in the development of its branch colleagues later in 2020 by inviting people working across its branches to enhance their careers through its ‘Rising Stars’ initiative.
NFRC warns not to attempt roof repairs after recent storms
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors is warning homeowners not to attempt roof repairs themselves after damage left by Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin.
COVID-19 still leaves uncertainty for construction industry, despite promises to ‘build,...
The full impact of COVID-19 on the UK economy is expected to spell uncertainty for the construction industry, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest forecasting. This is despite the government putting the industry at the front and centre of its recovery plans.
EnviroBuild launches embodied carbon CPD
EnviroBuild has released its latest CPD course designed to educate and empower professionals in the construction sector on the importance of embodied carbon.
SME builders now better represented on CITB Board, says FMB
The appointment of two construction SME representatives to the CITB board is an important step forward, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
BMF, Williamson and Blair agree on vocational training
Government moves to improve the prestige and importance of apprentices with a greater focus on further education are welcome and long-overdue, according to the Builders Merchants’ Federation.