Housebuilding cost inflation eases in response to sector contraction

Annual housebuilding cost inflation as measured by the BCIS Private Housing Construction Price Index stood at 9.7% in Q1 2023, down from 12.8% in Q4 2022.

Onduline strengthens UK team with new sales appointment

Onduline has appointed a new area sales manager for northern England and Scotland.

MKM founder receives CBE in King’s Birthday Honours

The co-founder of MKM has been awarded a CBE for services to the construction industry and to charity in the King’s inaugural Birthday Honours list.

Aircraft seat manufacturer fined £660k after worker falls through roof

Safran Seats GB has been fined £660,000 after one of its employees fell through a roof at a site in South Wales after suitable equipment was not used for working at height.

Just one in five construction SMEs plan to take on an...

New figures have revealed that just one in five of the construction sector’s small business owners plan to take on an apprentice this year. 

Selco supports next-generation builders

Selco Builders Warehouse has supplied building materials to Bournemouth & Poole college and sponsored its Awards.

Danosa UK appoints a new MD

Danosa UK has appointed Katie Pace as managing director.

Beesley & Fildes launches dedicated roofing centre in Radcliffe

Beesley & Fildes has opened a dedicated roofing centre at its Radcliffe branch near Manchester.

Part L Building Regulations grace period ends

The grace period for compliance with the updated Part L building regulations has ended.

Toolstation and Travis Perkins help transform Bradby youth club

Toolstation has joined forces with sister company Travis Perkins to repair and refurbish a century-old Rugby youth club.