NARM appoints new board member

The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers has appointed VELUX’s marketing director to its board of directors.

WernerCo launches safety campaign for World Day for Safety and Health...

WernerCo is launching its Stepping up to Ladder Safety campaign to commemorate the 20th anniversary of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Big misconceptions of construction deterring new workers, survey finds

The Chartered Institute of Building has found that most respondents perceived average annual earnings in construction to be lower than the true figure and only a small amount would recommend a career in the sector.

Four more BMF members become Zero Carbon Champions

Four more Builders Merchants Federation member companies have become Zero Carbon Business Champions.

Toolstation app surpasses massive milestone

Toolstation’s customer app has surpassed a major milestone following its launch in August 2021.

Persimmon Homes invests in major modular housebuilder

Persimmon is investing £25 million into modular housebuilder TopHat as part of a funding round which will enable the business to accelerate delivery of its factory-built homes.

ARMD appoints new sales director

Tool security systems company ARMD has appointed a new sales director as it expands its team to prepare for growth.

Review of Construction Product Testing Regime published

The Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime, which identifies weaknesses in the system and recommends improvements, has been published.

Builders merchants express concern over ULEZ

The Builders Merchants Federation has expressed its concerns over the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone expansion in a letter to the Mayor of London.

Regional breakdown of attempted trade van break ins revealed

Nearly a quarter of tradespeople report having tools stolen from their van in the last 12 months, with more than a third aware of attempts to break into their van over the same period.