WorldGBC and global leaders call for Built Environment Day at COP26...
The World Green Building Council has joined nine international organisations to sign a letter to COP26 president, Alok Sharma, requesting a Built Environment Day at the climate summit in November 2021.
November sees marginal increase as contract awards reach £4.9 billion
The total value of construction contract awards in November 2020 was £4.9 billion based on a three-month rolling average, with a small 0.2% increase on October, but 9.1% lower than for last November.
Travis Perkins to provide 800 Kickstart placements to support young people...
Travis Perkins has been approved as one of the government’s official Kickstart employers to provide 800 work placements for young, unemployed 16-to-24-year olds.
BMF members reassured by Trade Credit Insurance scheme extension
The Builders Merchants Federation has confirmed to its members that the government has extended its Trade Credit Insurance scheme by six months to 30 June, 2021.
Fall in RMI work must be addressed in March Budget, says...
The fall in repair, maintenance and improvement work points to a bumpy recovery for construction, which must be strengthened if we are to ‘build back better’, says the Federation of Master Builders in response to the recent Office for National Statistics figures.
Industry and government support leads to recovery in housebuilding
Recent figures from The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government suggests that support for all of those involved in the housing market, along with measures to help the construction industry work safely during the pandemic, has led to an increase in the number of completed homes.
Local house builders must be at heart of plans for high...
The government needs to embrace local house builders if they are to succeed in their plans to improve the beauty, quality and design of England’s housing stock, said the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the government’s announcement of new local standards.
Flex-R wins outstanding performance award
Waterproofing specialist Flex-R has won Carlisle Syntec’s Outstanding Performance Award for EPDM Sales, marking the first time the awards have included companies outside the USA.
BMF urges members to support NHS workers
The Builders Merchants Federation is urging its members to support NHS workers in any way possible during the pandemic.
Klober appoints new commercial director
With 45% of construction companies anticipating a rise in output during the year ahead, Klober’s timely appointment of Chris Nicholls as commercial director, will help the company meet contractor demand for advice and project support in 2021 and beyond.