UK Roofing Awards 2021 winners are revealed

The winners of the 2021 NFRC UK Roofing Awards were recently revealed at the O2, in the first live version of the event to take place in over two years, with over a thousand guests attending.

Construction output growth picks up in October

Despite the rise in business activity however, construction companies continued to report widespread supply constraints and rapidly increasing purchase prices.

Sign-up process for Carbon Reduction Code for Built Environment launches

The sign-up process for the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment has been launched in the first week of the COP26.

IBMG appoints Martin Stables as group chief commercial officer

The Independent Builders Merchant Group has appointed Martin Stables as its group chief commercial officer at a time of strategic change and focus, following its merger with Grant & Stone.

Roofing and cladding skill shortages are a ‘ticking time bomb’, warns...

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has warned worsening roofing and cladding skills shortages as research from Glenigan shows that 77% of roofing and cladding contractors reported difficulties recruiting suitable labour in the third quarter of the year.

Russell Roof Tiles launches support for staff mental health

Russell Roof Tiles is rolling out its first dedicated programme to support its team’s mental health and wellbeing, which will offer its staff support through a number of different initiatives.

Ibstock invests in sustainability

Ibstock has announced a £50 million investment to build the UK’s first automated brick slip systems factory in tandem with the launch of a new business unit to accelerate the group's growth in sustainability and the industrialisation of construction processes.  

Choosing the most effective roof solution to handle this winter

As winter approaches, the importance of ensuring a property’s roof is fit for purpose in maintaining a warm and dry building increases. High performance roof insulation is crucial to this process, particularly for flat roofs, which are susceptible to issues not applicable to pitched installations.

Products manufacturers experience growth for fifth consecutive quarter

The construction products manufacturing sector expanded for a fifth consecutive quarter in Q3 2021 despite material price issues and ongoing supply problems exacerbated by the HGV driver shortage.

MPs demand long-term funding to achieve net zero in construction

The Committee's report demanded that existing homes should also have their insulation improved and their heating systems decarbonised, funded by both the government and private investment.