Revised BS 5534 comes into force
Six-month grace period ends as new rules governing slating and tiling work take effect
Nominees for the 2015 UK Roofing Awards revealed
NRFC announces the 48 finalists who all stand a chance of winning across the competition's 12 categories
Liberal Democrats aim for ?green homes revolution’ with new policy
Ed Davey's Green Homes Bill would see all homes reach Band C by 2025 through a series of legislative and financial measures
Construction industry continues to grow in 2015
Latest Markit/CIPS Construction PMI for February shows the industry has continued to grow from December 2014's low point
Architects remain confident despite staffing issues
Sector shows greater positivity in January 2015 than previous month, but reports emerge of difficulty in hiring skilled workers
Government consults on future of Section 106 requirements
Changes to policy are intended to speed up the planning process and get workers on site quickly
SME firms to benefit from changes to EU procurement rules
New rules encourage authorities to break contracts into smaller lots and promote greater transparency in payment practices and job opportunities
Big Foot Systems joins bimstore
Light Duty and Heavy Duty freestanding framework systems, and Safe Access Systems ranges, all added to raise awareness and meet 2016 Government BIM deadline
Women in construction surge despite facing discrimination
Over three quarters of survey respondents reported a surge in female applications, with ?earning potential' thought to be the main cause
BRE looks to make improvements to thermal bridging levels
New Certified Thermal Details and Products Scheme will assess and certify products and details before making them accessible from an online database