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.
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.