Chris Powell named Eastern Region chair at TRA

The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has appointed Chris Powell as its Eastern Region chair

George Clarke reflects on UK Construction Week milestone

George Clarke, architect, television presenter, lecturer and writer, has been an ambassador of UK Construction Week (UKCW) since its inception in 2015

Richard Fowler rejoins Ariel Plastics

Richard Fowler has rejoined Ariel Plastics, which he first joined in 1990 and worked for nearly 35 years

Samac Fixings appoints new West Midlands area sales manager

Samac Fixings has appointed Jennifer Walters as its West Midlands area sales manager

BCIS responds to construction new orders and output data

Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist at BCIS, has commented on the latest construction new orders and output data

Explained: Why is my powder coating failing?

Chris Mansfield, QUALICOAT’s chair, explained why powder coating can fail and how it can be prevented

Burton Roofing Merchants announces retirement of John Watson

Burton Roofing Merchants has announced the retirement of John Watson, the company’s director, after 48 years in the building and roofing industry

Hot weather proposal stands to protect workers

Ross Spiller, solicitor at Mayo Wynne Baxter, has responded to HSE’s recent proposal to allow workers to down tools in hot weather

Toolstation appoints new managing director

Toolstation, part of Travis Perkins Group, has announced the appointment of Lakhvir Sanghera as its new managing director

Ariel Plastics appoints Agri development manager

Ariel Plastics has appointed John Logue as its Agri development manager