Firestone Building Products welcomes contractors to Brussels
Commercial kick-off event offered licensed contractors the opportunity to tour the company's head offices and learn about "Drive It" campaign
Construction activity drops as house-building slows
ONS figures show surprise dip in performance for the industry, with reduction in house-building thought of as largely to blame
Government implements new housing policy for councils and self-builders
Formation of a Housing Finance Institute will seek to improve the housing efforts of local authorities, while new fund seeks to help custom-build projects
Leading organisations join forces to weed out fraud
CITB and CSCS launch joint-survey to investigate the impact of fraudulent certification cards, and how to limit their presence
Growth in public support for house-building provides opportunity for Government
After new research finds only 20% oppose new homes in their communities, Government should capitalise on wave of support, says house-building sector
Knauf Insulation shows charitable spirit
Earthwool Loft Roll insulation donated to redevelopment of bus garage into accommodation for the homeless
CITB poll confirms long-standing perception of construction industry as sexist
New study finds over 70% believe sector is still thought of sexist, as well as other reasons thought of as keeping women from joining construction
Two thirds of construction workers feel safer at work than five...
Only 10% of those polled reported suffering an injury at work, with better safety training thought to be responsible
Insulation sector gets seal of approval from architects
New study finds architects across Europe think the insulation industry takes the best approach
Latest Green Deal Home Improvement Fund release offers œ70m
Third release increases available funds but fails to offer solid wall insulation prevision similar to last release