HSE launches asbestos awareness campaign for young tradespeople
The Health and Safety Executive has launched a new asbestos awareness campaign to highlight the serious dangers the material poses to next generation tradespeople.
Tradespeople call for more encouragement for apprenticeships
The majority of tradespeople think more can be done to encourage more people into the construction industry after 85% said there is a shortage of apprentices.
Ten Minutes with Sam Jones
Sam Jones of SIG Building Solutions discusses with RCI how she got into the business and the grass-roots initiative to help women thrive in the industry.
Average tradesperson currently chasing £7,000 in late payments, report finds
New research has revealed that tradespeople are currently owed on average £6,984 which is past the due date for payment.
Selco funds coaching development for Avro FC
Selco Builders Warehouse has donated £1,000 to Avro FC to fund the development of coaches.
West Yorkshire educational leaders push for extra skills investment in Westminster
Educational leaders from across West Yorkshire have been speaking with MPs as part of a national campaign to bring skills to the forefront of the government’s agenda.
Keylite appoints new northern sales manager
Keylite Roof Windows has appointed a new area sales manager for the Northwest of England and North-Mid Wales to help increase sales for northern builders’ merchants and contractors.
Rainscreen facades chief recognised for lifetime contribution to the industry
Peter Johnson of Vivalda Group has been recognised for his contribution to the sector by rebuilding trust and confidence in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
NTS appoints new national account manager
National Timber Systems have appointed a national account manager for its off-site manufactured ‘room in the roof’ panelised roof system, NTSROOF.
Construction needs 1 million new recruits to keep up with demand,...
UK construction needs almost a million new recruits in trades over the next decade just to keep up with demand in a sector.