Contractor cooperation on the horizon
NSCC and UKCG are in ongoing talks to work together on key issues, as well as form a new organisation bringing together contractor members and trade associations
Considerate Constructors Scheme marks record year with Annual Review
Record numbers of sites and companies were registered in 2014, while more awards were presented and site visits carried out than any other year
New plans unveiled to ensure London meets housing targets
London Land Commission will identify brownfield sites suitable for development by any of the nine new Housing Zones
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
Seventh quarter of continued growth for construction
Construction industry enjoyed positive output in Q4 2014 but order books suggest loss of momentum in 2015
New service seeks to bring installers and housing work together
NIA launches programme to connect installers with housing associations and local authorities in need of insulation companies
New IKO factory achieves ISO 14001 and BES 6001
New environmental standards for Derbyshire factory adds to efforts from IKO to improve all its sites by 2016
Record breaking year for Russell Roof Tiles
Manufacturer produced millions of its UPVC products to meet growing demand as a result of incoming changes to BS 5534
Specialist team launched by Sika
Major projects team seeks to provide a single source of contact at Sika for specifers working on large scale projects
Balfour Beatty looks to build a lasting future
New improvement programme aims to tackle key weaknesses in group's business