MPs demand long-term funding to achieve net zero in construction
The Committee's report demanded that existing homes should also have their insulation improved and their heating systems decarbonised, funded by both the government and private investment.
Sign-up process for Carbon Reduction Code for Built Environment launches
The sign-up process for the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment has been launched in the first week of the COP26.
Fairalls team cycles for Air Ambulance
Builders’ merchants Fairalls has taken part in the 247 Vital Cycle campaign to help raise money for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex.
CLC’s Dragons’ Den style competition winner revealed
A winner of the Construction Leadership Council and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Dragons’ Den style competition has been revealed.
BSI promotes transparency and traceability with new ID technology
BSI has launched a new identification tool for products to drive safety across the supply chain.
BMF appoints LEAP as service providers for its Apprenticeships Plus programme
The Builders Merchants Federation has appointed LEAP as new full-service providers of its Apprenticeships Plus service with effect from 1 January, 2022.
SIG appoints sustainability lead
SIG UK has appointed Lorna Stork to the newly created role of environment, sustainability and governance director.
Marley donates £1,000 to The British Skin Foundation
Marley has donated £1,000 to The British Skin Foundation following its successful ‘Safe in the Sun’ campaign.
Construction materials demand continues to outstrip supply, statement suggests
Co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group have released a statement explaining that demand is still outstripping supply despite the market no longer experiencing high demand levels it felt earlier in the year.
Kingspan partners with F1 team in sustainability initiative
Kingspan is partnering with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to chair a Sustainability Working Group for the team, which will combine the diverse expertise in pursuit of reducing emissions in motorsport.