Screwfix plans more than 50 new stores this year, creating around...
Screwfix plans to open more than 50 stores this year, creating around 600 new jobs in communities across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
£3k cash bonus to boost merchant apprenticeships
BMF Apprenticeships Plus is urging BMF members in England to take advantage of the government’s temporary boost to apprenticeship funding, with incentive grants for employers increasing to £3,000 for apprentices of any age.
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum seeks answers on future skills
The Scottish Construction Leadership Forum is reaching out to every part of the industry through a survey questionnaire to gather views on training provision and the intractable problem of skills shortages.
Magply appoints new sales and marketing manager
Philip Fergusson has joined Magply as its new sales and marketing manager for the company's IPP Roofing division.
CICV Forum backs calls to reduce VAT by Scottish Housing Minister
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is backing the Housing Minister’s call for a VAT cut, claiming it would boost economy and green recovery.
Workplace testing programme expands to offer free rapid home testing
Businesses across the country where worksite COVID testing is not possible will be eligible to order home test kits for their employees.
Smartroof launches Smartmove Challenge 2021
Smartroof has launched the Smartmove Challenge 2021 to boost the physical and mental wellbeing of its staff, suppliers and customers, while providing the opportunity to win prizes and raise funds to support the mental health charity Mind.
Mannok’s earnings rose in 2020 despite COVID and Brexit challenges, report...
Mannok’s 2020 performance review showed a robust post lockdown recovery, with the company posting an increase in earnings of 17% to €31.1 million for the 12 months ending 31 December 2020, despite the challenges of COVID and Brexit.
Construction production manufacturing sees ongoing recovery in Q1
Private housing, infrastructure and repair and maintenance sectors led the recovery in construction product manufacturing in the first quarter of 2021.
Kemper System welcomes new technical sales manager
Peter Barber has joined Kemper System as its new technical sales manager.