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.
Coillte to invest over €40m in upgrading its OSB plant
Coillte, Ireland’s largest commercial forestry and land solutions company, has approved a €44.4 million investment.
Budget must accelerate construction recovery, says FMB
The government must use the forthcoming Budget to bring forward greater investment in the construction sector to help boost jobs and activity, says the Federation of Master Builders.
Construction manufacturers urged to ‘digitise product data’ to reduce risk
A new initiative has been launched to get manufacturers in the construction industry to take ownership of their product information. A series of articles are being produced and manufacturers are being encouraged to join a discussion group to share their views.
Setback for construction recovery can be fixed with successful Green Homes...
Government must release the breaks on sluggish construction sector activity by stepping up its support for builders who want to get accredited for the Green Homes Grants scheme, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
CITB re-writes its Strategic Plan for post-COVID industry
The Construction Industry Training Board expects that it will take at least five years for construction recruitment to return to pre-COVID levels.
CMOStores.com reports sales success in 2020 half year results
Online construction products merchant CMOStores.com has reported impressive half-year figures, with sales in excess of £23 million from January to June 2020 – a reversal of the downturn that has afflicted the rest of the industry this year.
SPV Group takes delivery of a brand-new lorry
Roofing and cladding specialist SPV Group has recently added a new MAN 26 six-wheeler, Euro 6 compliant lorry to its expanding fleet of vehicles.
LRWA launches new Design Guide for Specifiers
The LRWA’s Design Guide for Specifiers - Liquid Applied Waterproofing Systems for Roof and Balconies - covers the waterproofing of all types of flat roof, balcony and walkway, including associated fittings and construction using systems manufactured by LRWA members.
Dickies celebrates inspiration in the trades
Global workwear brand Dickies is calling on tradespeople to nominate someone whose work inspires them as part of a new campaign that celebrates those who love what they do and take pride in their work.