Over 100,000 people sign up for new Talent Retention Scheme
Launched today (24 July, 2020), the Construction Leadership Council’s Talent Retention Scheme is an online portal that allows skilled individuals to showcase their experience and expertise and helps businesses across the industry find the skills they need.
BMF and h&b announce group membership scheme
All full members of the h&b buying group will become members of the Builders Merchants Federation from 1 August, following the conclusion of a group membership agreement between the two organisations.
Travis Perkins “cautious” but “continues to recover well” after COVID-19 crash
Travis Perkins has “continued to recover well”, as the builders’ merchant reveals the full impact COVID-19 has had on sales figures for the first half of 2020.
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity publishes annual report
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity report details the increase in demand for the charity’s helpline services, which include its free wellbeing sessions, its mental health first aiders programme, and the development of its app.
BMF calls on Welsh government for housing and business support post-COVID
The Builders Merchants Federation has written to the Welsh Minister for Housing and Local Government with suggestions to support the building supply chain and lay the foundations for long-term, enduring economic recovery.
RCI Show is given the green light for December
Guidelines to public gatherings continue to evolve as life settles in to the new normal. The RCI Show team will be following all recommendations, as the health, safety and well-being of its visitors, exhibitors and staff remains its top priority.
LRWA Awards & Gala Dinner postponed until 2021
With no clear government guidance regarding future large gatherings, the LRWA Awards & Gala Dinner have been postponed until 3 November, 2021. The venue will remain at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool.
Government’s major planning shake-up to build homes faster
The government is preparing to revolutionise the planning process as part of a 'once-in-a-generation' reform that will divide the country into three types of land: areas earmarked for 'growth', those for 'renewal' and others for 'protection'.
Details announced for Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival
The line-up for the eighth Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival has been announced with all the organisers and presenters donating their time to celebrate Edinburgh’s traditional buildings.
Landmark reforms to planning system opens housing market for SME builders
An overhaul of the country’s outdated planning system will be a “major boost” to small and medium-sized builders and will end the dominance of major housebuilders.