Ten minutes with John Forster
John Forster, chairman of the Forster Group, speaks with RCI about his time in the industry and what can be done to get people to interested in roof-top solar applications.
Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023 opens for entries
Applications are now open for Screwfix’s Trade Apprentice 2023 with the chance to receive the title and a large prize.
Knauf Insulation makes appointment to support Heraklith range
Knauf Insulation has appointed a new national wood wool manager to meet increasing demand for its Heraklith range of wood wool products.
Dudley’s welcomes four new apprentices
Dudley’s Aluminium has welcomed four new apprentices to its team.
Trussed Rafter Association appoints new vice chair
The Trussed Rafter Association has appointed the managing director of Donaldson Timber Engineering as its new vice chair.
Leeds College of Building showcases higher-level training for National Apprenticeship Week
Leeds College of Building is showcasing its range of higher-level training as its focus for 2023’s National Apprenticeship Week.
New survey identifies service level disconnect between merchants and suppliers
Merchants and suppliers in the building products sector are being urged to engage in meaningful conversations more frequently after a survey from NBG revealed potential disagreements over perceptions of service level quality.
BMF Burns Night raises record sum for charity
The Builders Merchants Federation managed to raise a record sum of money for Band of Builders at its annual Burns Night supper held last week.
Screwfix on track to achieve ambitious expansion
Screwfix is on track to reach its ambition to open more than 1,000 stores across the UK, Republic of Ireland and France.
Industry reacts to ‘unfair’ remediation levy
SME housebuilders claim the government forcing all developers to pay £2 billion to fix unsafe properties is unfair.