Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2024 revealed

The Construction Industry Training Board has announced the winners of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2024.  

Carol Mochan MSP highlights trade skills issues in Scottish Parliament

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has welcomed the recent discussion in the Scottish Parliament on the lack of local training courses for trade apprentices.

1.3 million new skilled workers needed over next decade, Checkatrade reports

Checkatrade has reported that 1.3 million new skilled workers and 350,000 apprentices are needed over the next decade to meet government targets and industry demands.

Rooflight Association strengthens marketing team

The Rooflight Association has made two new appointments to strengthen its marketing team.

BMF announces 2025 charity partners

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced it will be raising money for Variety, the Children’s Charity and The Educational Frontier Trust in 2025.

Labour MP visits Q-Bot Newport facility amid expansion plans

Ruth Jones, the Labour MP for Newport West & Islwyn, has visited insulation firm Q-Bot’s operations and training base in her constituency. 

PermaGroup strengthens commercial expertise with five new appointments

PermaGroup has appointed five new members to its restructured commercial team.

SIG Roofing to exhibit at Solar & Storage Live

SIG Roofing will be exhibiting at Solar & Storage Live show, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham.

Spanwall crowned at EMAs

Spanwall has been crowned at this year’s Engineering & Manufacturing Awards for its Smart Manufacturing initiative.

IBMG CEO appointed as BMF board advisor

The Builders Merchants Federation has appointed the CEO of the Independent Builders Merchant Group as a board advisor.