Three quarters of tradespeople upskilling to help clients go green, report...
Three quarters of tradespeople have upskilled themselves to install green technology for clients as demand for home installations soar.
Industry urges Scottish government to address retrofitting housing
Construction experts are calling on the Scottish government to address the high failure rates of energy efficiency in the nation’s homes.
Total sales value drops y-o-y in Q1 2023 for builders’ merchants
UK builders’ merchant sales experienced a slow start in Q1 2023, according to the latest figures from the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index.
WernerCo urges professionals to keep safe this Skin Cancer Awareness Month
WernerCo is urging professionals to take precautions to prevent sun damage when working outdoors for Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
Beesley & Fildes launches dedicated roofing centre in Radcliffe
Beesley & Fildes has opened a dedicated roofing centre at its Radcliffe branch near Manchester.
ULEZ decision is “bad news” for London’s building industry, says BMF
The Builders Merchants Federation has described the ULEZ expansion as "bad news" for SME builders and those supplying their materials in the outer London boroughs after the High Court ruled in support of the controversial policy.
Construction firm heavily fined after exposing public to asbestos
A Warrington-based construction company has been fined after exposing people to asbestos during a renovation project in the Hanley area of Stoke-on-Trent.
Supply Chain Sustainability School releases guidance on packaging waste in construction
The Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its industry report addressing packaging waste in the built environment sector which provides practical solutions for reducing impact on both cost and carbon.
Nearly three quarters of UK adults would not want to work...
Research from YouGov has found that 69% of UK adults would not consider a career in the construction industry.
The research of more than 2,000...
Basingstoke college opens new facility to boost green energy skills training
Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) has opened its new Green Energy Centre to boost green skills training for construction students.
The newly completed Centre will...