Industry concerns rise as labour and credit conditions worsen, report finds
Workloads in the UK construction sector continue to grow solidly but momentum is expected to slow as labour and credit conditions worsen, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reports in its Construction & Infrastructure Monitor for Q2 2022.
New home completions reach pre-pandemic levels
Housebuilders have completed 40,289 new homes in the second quarter of 2022 - a 16% year-on-year increase, according to the National House Building Council figures.
WernerCo hosts Thames river cruise for Barnardo’s children
WernerCo has provided families from across London with a day out on the Thames as part of its partnership with Barnardo’s children.
Consumers re-considering retrofitting amidst inflation
The rising cost of living is causing consumers to think again about retrofitting, a survey from RICS and YouGov has found.
MKM signs up to CO2nstruct Zero initiative
MKM has become one of the latest businesses to pledge support to the Construction Leadership Council’s CO2nstruct Zero initiative as a ‘Business Champion’.
BMF Young Achiever Awards shortlist announced
The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the shortlist for its 2022 Young Achiever Awards.
Availability is roofing industry’s number one issue, survey finds
Availability and lack of stock remains the number one issue for roofing installers in the UK, as highlighted by research from Klober.
Construction activity down for second month running
Construction activity in the UK dipped for the second successive month in August as customer demand moved closer to stagnation amid economic uncertainty.
BMF welcomes energy costs plans, but more is needed
The Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed the Prime Minister’s plan to freeze average energy bills for households but believes more should be done to protect businesses.
Greener homes needed to tackle energy crisis, says FMB
A nationwide retrofit plan to make UK homes greener is needed to secure the country’s long term energy future, says the Federation of Master Builders, commenting on the Prime Minister’s tackling of soaring bills.