West Frasers tackles youth unemployment

West Fraser has partnered up with Youth Employment UK in efforts to tackle youth unemployment.

Industry reacts to housing minister appointment

The construction sector is standing by and hoping the new housing minister Stuart Andrew MP will embrace SMEs as a vital tool for building more homes and reaching housing goals.  

BMI Academy tours UK colleges during National Apprenticeship Week

The BMI’s technical training manager has been touring colleges and training providers all over the country to support apprentices and their mentors across the roofing industry to celebrate this year's National Apprenticeship Week.

CITB launches recruitment resources for the sector

The Construction Industry Training Board has launched a series of apprenticeship toolkits to support construction employers with hiring an apprentice.

Bauder Group makes its largest investment

Bauder will make the largest investment volume in the company's history over the next five years to increase production of flat roof materials for the Group across all its daughter companies.

SIG UK appoints a new lead for sustainability

SIG UK has appointed Mark Clark as director of sustainable and renewable sales to ensure SIG supports its customers with reaching sustainability goals.

BMF celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the Builders Merchants Federation is encouraging employers to make the most of apprenticeships to develop new and diverse talent within their operations.

H.B. Fuller acquires Fourny nv in Belgium

H.B. Fuller has acquired the Belgium-based construction adhesives provider Fourny nv, accelerating H.B. Fuller’s growth in Europe and allowing localisation of products imported from the USA.

Construction growth sees six-month high

The latest PMI data has found that business activity in the UK construction sector increased for the twelfth consecutive month in January.

BMF report predicts uncertainty for 2022

The Builders Merchants Federation’s latest industry forecast has shed light on a more uncertain outlook for 2022 despite highlighting the strength of the building materials market throughout the past year.