Premier Guarantee issues new guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements
Low-rise developments seeking structural warranty cover from Premier Guarantee will be required to meet new and updated guidance from 1 February.
BMF opens Regional Centre of Excellence at Superglass Insulation
The third site in Scotland takes the growing network of centres to 22.
Builders and roofers considered least trustworthy tradespeople
A survey undertaken by Which? shows that only 48% of people trusted roofers
NFRC North Western England and Wales region welcomes new committee members
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) North Western England and Wales region has successfully recruited eight new committee members including a Chair to support, enhance and promote the strategic goals of the NFRC locally.
Demand continues to outstrip new housing-building figures
2014 house-building experienced a minor boost, but drop in final quarter suggests figures will remain well below those needed
Dickies puts your hero tradesperson in the spotlight
The workwear brand is encouraging anyone who knows a tradesperson who is working hard to deliver essential projects during the coronavirus outbreak, such as emergency roof repairs, to share their stories on social media
DECC ministers questioned over subsidy cuts
Amber Rudd and ministerial team criticised in the House of Commons for effect of cuts to solar Feed-in Tariff on jobs and investor confidence
Saint-Gobain celebrates partnership with Stronger Together
The company has helped shaped the Stronger Together construction programme which aims to tackle modern slavery in the sector
Construction output decreased in volume terms in December 2023, ONS finds
Quarterly construction output saw a decrease of in Q4 2023 compared to Q3, with monthly output decreasing in volume terms in December.
Is space above shops an existing answer to our housing crisis?
MPs believe converting space above shops could help solve housing crisis according to FMB survey