Construction growth eases to three-month low, latest data shows

The latest PMI data has pointed to another solid increase in business activity in December across the UK construction sector, but the rate of expansion slipped to its lowest since September.

Shortlist for 2022 LRWA awards announced

The shortlist for the 2022 Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association Awards has been announced.

Russell Roof Tiles welcomes three new apprentices

Otto Mathiesen, maintenance manager at Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton on Trent concrete site has recruited three young individuals to join his team as apprentices.

Demand for offsite housing construction increased by 6% in 2021, research...

AMA Research has found that the market for offsite housing is estimated to have increased by 6% at manufacturers sales prices, although this is lower than the 2019 estimate of 12%, due to the impact of the pandemic.

Ibstock pledges to be net zero by 2040

Ibstock has announced ambitious new carbon reduction commitments, including a target for the business to be net zero by 2040.

Founder of Shackerley awarded MBE

Brian G Newell, founder of Shackerley, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list, recognising his services to the ceramics industry.

BBA appointed as first UKTA body

The British Board of Agrément has become the first organisation approved to issue UK Technical Assessments.

IoR appoints new chair

The Institute of Roofing has appointed Sarah Spink, CEO of the LRWA, as its new chair.

Supply chains relax as sector sees a seasonal decline in activity

The co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group says they are seeing an improvement in the supply chain across all regions in the UK.

Sellafield launches £249 million steelwork and cladding opportunity

The Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield are undertaking a procurement exercise to engage with steelwork and cladding key delivery partners via a £249 million multi project procurement process.