Construction fatalities up 22% in five years, data shows
Fatal incidents in UK construction during the 2022/23 period rose by almost 22% according to HSE figures.
Whitesales appoints dedicated national sales manager
Whitesales has appointed a new dedicated national sales manager for specification and business development.
BMF strengthens Irish presence as Chadwicks Goup joins the Group
Chadwicks Group has joined the Builders Merchants Federation, extending the trade body’s presence in Ireland.
Prime Minister and Chancellor visit Selco on Budget Day
Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt visited Selco Builders Warehouse’s Old Kent Road branch just after the Spring Budget was delivered.
FSi Promat introduces specification packs to support early passive fire protection...
FSi Promat has released specialist specification packs to help architects, fire engineers and specifiers select the correct fire stopping solutions for building projects at the earliest stage in the design.
Sewage spills reveal urgent need for SuDS, says ACO
ACO Building Drainage is recommending local authorities consider Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems following the revelation that there were 3.6 million hours of sewage spills into UK rivers and seas in 2023.
Lease Van calls for stricter punishment for tool thieves
Lease Van is calling for offenders to have harsher sentences in hopes of reducing the amount of tool thefts in the UK.
Frénéhard to exhibit at RCI Show 2024
With their roofing expertise and a wide range of accessories adapted to the specifics of the European market be sure to visit Frénéhard at the upcoming RCI Show.
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.
Scottish Parliament’s Presiding officer sees traditional slating skills in practice
Alison Johnstone MSP has visited Liberton Golf Club in Edinburgh to see traditional roofing skills being utilised as part of the refurbishment of the more than 200-year-old Kingston Grange building.