BMBI launches new website
The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) is a branch of the Builders’ Merchant Federation (BMF)
Construction now an ‘attractive’ career path for 56% of UK young...
Fifty-six percent of young adults in the UK are considering construction an ‘attractive’ profession with plenty of prospects, a survey has found.
Avonside Group acquire M Rogerson
Avonside Group has acquired Ely-based plumbing and heating specialist M Rogerson.
Apollo wins Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering Award
Apollo, the liquid adhesive, sealant coating and primer manufacturer, is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering Award at Tamworth’s Business and Community Awards.
New independent inspector member at MCRMA
Charnwood Roofing Associates has joined the Association
SIG Roofing opens new Slough branch
SIG UK is set to open a new SIG Roofing site on the Slough Trading Estate close to J6 of the M4, which will stock a range of everyday and specialist roofing products.
Long-term retrofit strategy is needed to combat failing Green Homes Grant...
The poor take up of the government’s Green Homes Grant scheme demonstrates the need for a longer-term strategy to upgrade existing homes to make them greener and more energy efficient, says the Federation of Master Builders in response to disappointing statistics.
Paul Sutherland wins Trainer of the Year
Moy Materials was shortlisted in two categories at this year’s LRWA awards, with Paul Sutherland taking home the award for “Trainer of the Year”
Investment needed for a net zero economy, says BMF
The Chancellor must be bold, imaginative and use his Budget to lay the foundations for a net zero carbon economy and action to future-proof new homes and retrofit existing properties, says John Newcomb, chief executive of Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).
Declining construction apprenticeships threatens ‘build back better’ recovery, says FMB
The year-on-year decline in construction apprenticeships threatens the UK’s ability to ‘build back better’ from the coronavirus pandemic, says the Federation of Master Builders in response to the Department for Education’s recent apprenticeship and traineeship data.