CLC’s Dragons’ Den style competition winner revealed

A winner of the Construction Leadership Council and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Dragons’ Den style competition has been revealed.

Band of Builders reflects on 2021

In this turbulent year regarding material shortages and changing prices having a detrimental effect on mental health, Band of Builders’ ‘Big Brew’ campaign has successfully raised £60,000 in addition to its other successful projects in 2021.

Selco holds Superbrand status for the second year

Selco Builders Warehouse has secured ‘Superbrand’ status for the second successive year after being recognised as an outstanding performer in the builders’ merchant industry.

Fairalls team cycles for Air Ambulance

Builders’ merchants Fairalls has taken part in the 247 Vital Cycle campaign to help raise money for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex.

Construction company fined after worker falls through roof

Trevor Cook Construction has been fined after a roof worker fell six metres through a fragile roof sheet, whilst working on a barn at a farm in Amesbury, Wiltshire.

CLC announces informative zero-carbon programme

The Construction Leadership Council has announced its ‘Building a Greener Britain’ programme to help deliver a zero-carbon built environment at the COP26.

SPRA kicks off its Autumn Series events

The Single Ply Roofing Association has announced that its Autumn Series is beginning next week on Monday 15 November at 2.30pm on Zoom.

Building materials see continuing rising costs and lead times

Research from Roofing Megastore has revealed a dramatic increase in both cost and lead times for many key building materials, with timber supplies most affected.

Travis Perkins to provide more traineeships

Travis Perkins has partnered with Eastleigh College to provide traineeship opportunities for learners and help more young people into work.

Scott Bader invests further in Northampton

Scott Bader is continuing to invest in Northamptonshire with a new adhesive facility at Earls Barton, based only a short distance from its Wollaston headquarters.