Gov allocates £6bn to support nation’s energy efficiency
The government has allocated £6 billion to help reduce energy use in homes and businesses in a new approach to net zero goals.
CHAS becomes ‘Veriforce CHAS’
CHAS will be rebranding to ‘Veriforce CHAS’ following its acquisition by Veriforce in January 2023.
Texts to construction mental health helpline double in last three months
Band of Builders’ text helpline has reportedly seen a 105.5% increase in messages after the launch of an initiative in October to spread awareness of the service.
Construction output decreases by 0.5%, ONS finds
The Office for National Statistics has reported that monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.5% in volume terms in October 2023.
Harlow MP visits Screwfix store to learn about apprenticeship scheme
Screwfix’s Harlow store welcomed its local MP Robert Halfon to meet with colleagues on the retailer's apprenticeship programme.
Encon appoints new regional fire protection manager
The Encon Group has appointed Iain Holmes as its new regional fire protection manager for the North and Midlands.
Roofing firm ordered to pay nearly a million following HSE investigations
A roofing company has been heavily fined and ordered to pay costs, together totalling nearly a million pounds, after two workers were seriously injured during two separate incidents.
JDP enhances delivery fleet
Drainage and water management solutions provider JDP has extended its delivery fleet.
Speedy Hire supports Lighthouse Charity’s #MakeItVisible On Site Campaign
Tool and plant hire service Speedy Hire has partnered with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support its #MakeItVisible on-site campaign.
BSR publishes enforcement policy statement
The Building Safety Regulator has published its Enforcement Policy Statement which sets out the organisation’s approach to enforcement.