Builders merchants Q1 sales dampened by weather, BMBI reports
Sales figures for Q1 2024 have highlighted the continuing challenges in the construction sector, with adverse weather conditions in February and March also playing a role in dampening building material sales.
Construction output grew in May, ONS reports
Monthly construction output is estimated to have grown by 1.9% in volume terms in May 2024, following a fall in April, the Office for National Statistics has reported.
Torsion Group appoints new COO and MD
Development, construction and real estate management business Torsion Group has appointed a new chief operating officer.
Gov launches new body to tackle skills gap
The Prime Minister and Education Secretary have launched Skills England to ‘bring together the fractured skills landscape and create a shared national ambition to boost the nation’s skills.’
Good product availability continues but concerns persist, CLC reports
The CLC's Material Supply Chain Group's latest report shows little change in product availability from preceding months, but the body has welcomed new government planning reforms.
BCIS calls for gov to tackle the immediate construction skills shortage
The Building Cost Information Service is calling on Labour to address the skills shortage in the construction industry to accelerate major housing and infrastructure projects.
James Hardie launches the Hardie® Plank Challenge
James Hardie has launched its Hardie® Plank challenge to raise awareness around the Hardie® VL Plank range's ease and speed of installation.
Builders’ output slowly recovering, says FMB
Master builder companies are reporting signs of stability within the building industry with workloads up 7% and enquires rising by 3% over the last three months, the Federation of Master Builders has reported.
Toolstation relaunches ‘Rise & Save’ promotion
Toolstation has relaunched its Rise & Save promotion, offering early risers the chance to enjoy 10% off all in-store purchases throughout September.
SR Timber supports next generation with nationwide batten donations
SR Timber has been donating timber roofing battens to roof slating and tiling apprentices in colleges across the UK as the business commits to assisting the next generation of roofing contractors.