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While there are current issues around disruptions to the building materials supply chain and the shortages of roofers, among other trades, over the medium term to 2025, demand for flat roof waterproofing is forecast to increase.

From specification to design, through to the installation phase and beyond, Gradient's clients are supplied with a high level of customer service to ensure that its high-performance roof insulation systems meet their precise requirements. Paul Griffiths, business development director at the company, explains more in this blog.

The investment will increase Toughsheet’s capacity to 750,000m2 of construction membranes per year.

MKM Building Supplies has opened the doors to its Canterbury branch, with the help from darts legend and ‘king of bling’ Bobby George.

The Builders Merchant Federation has unveiled its new “Race to Zero” policy document at a Parliamentary Reception, where it was viewed by members of parliament, builders’ merchants and building materials manufacturers.

The LRWA has launched a new online training course to help candidates understand how to design and install liquid-applied membranes, flat roofing, and other types of waterproofing such as balconies.

The latest report from the Builders Merchant Building Index reveals that builders’ merchants’ August value sales were 23% higher year-on-year, with timber and joinery products topping the list of best performing categories.

New figures from the Federation of Master Builders has revealed that the availability of land is the most important constraint holding back local housebuilders from building new homes.

Band of Builders' Big Brew campaign has been receiving a substantial amount of support from the merchant sector throughout October, seeing more than 130 charity events.

Russell Roof Tiles has warned of incoming disruption for the construction sector if the country adopts proposed changes outlined in European legislation for fixing requirements of UK manufactured roof tiles and slates.