British Safety Council responds to the passing of the Fire Safety...

The British Safety Council has been campaigning for leaseholders to be protected from all remediation costs that have arisen through no fault of their own, and believes the government should meet all the costs upfront and then recoup them from property developers.

Travis Perkins commits to disability inclusion

Travis Perkins plc plans to build a partnership with the Business Disability Forum to become disability confident and ensure that its colleagues have the skills and knowledge to be inclusive of people with disabilities.

Plant Hire market is impacted by COVID-19

The UK plant hire market declined significantly in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fall in demand can be attributed to the overall fall in construction levels in the majority of end use sectors throughout the pandemic.

CLC seeks ways to demonstrate net zero progress

The Construction Leadership Council's CO2nstruct Zero is seeking industry input through a survey on how the industry should demonstrate progress on its collective net zero journey.

Product availability is hindering Green Homes Grant works

The National Federation of Builders is asking the government to ensure the Green Homes Grant considers global material delays and availability which has impacted the wider construction industry in recent months.

Firms must commit to net zero to win major government contracts

New government measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 and publish clear and credible carbon reduction plans before they can bid for major government contracts.

Mental Health First Aid Instructors Programme delivers £5.5 million of social...

Building Mental Health, the Construction Industry Training Board, and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity have published a report detailing the social value of their Mental Health First Aid Instructors Programme.

Builders’ merchants’ sales momentum continues

Figures released in the Builders Merchants Building Index have confirmed that sales through UK builders’ merchants remained strong in April, following record-breaking results in March.

Selco Forest paves route to sustainable future

Selco Builders Warehouse has supported the planting of more than 100,000 trees across 100 acres at a site near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders to create the Selco Forest, in its next step to delivering a sustainable future.

MCRMA elects new chairperson

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association has elected Clare Fenton as its new chairperson. Clare is the first woman to hold the office since the Association’s formation 31 years ago.