Former editor of RCI magazine Martin James passes away

It is with great sadness that the former long-standing editor of RCI magazine, Martin James, has passed away after suffering from a short illness.

MKM Building Supplies appoints Kate Tinsley as new CEO

Kate Tinsley has been appointed as chief executive officer of MKM Building Supplies and will be starting her new role on 28 September, 2020.

CEO of the Council for Aluminium in Building departs after 19...

Justin Ratcliffe, chief executive of the Council for Aluminium in Building, is leaving the trade association after 19 years’ service at the end of July.

Andrew Dickinson takes on sales director role at CA Group

Working across the CA Group, Andrew will drive growth in both the company’s established building envelope sector and emerging UK markets, with a focus on strengthening corporate partnerships across the supply chain.

ARC Building Solutions appoints new operations manager and commercial manager

The manufacturer of cavity fire barriers and cavity closers has promoted long-standing colleagues Clair Richardson, as operations manager, and George Danzey-Smith, as commercial manager.

Robyn joins Russell Roof Tiles

The newly appointed role as a management accountant has been created to support the company’s business growth.

Allun Pittingale appointed MD at Independent Builders Merchant Group

Independent Builders Merchant Group, which includes Parkers Building Supplies and Chandlers Building, Stamco Timber and Fairolls, has appointed Allun Pittingale to the newly created role of managing director of the builders’ merchant’s division.

AAC Waterproofing appoints marketing manager

Michael Gwynne has joined the company to head up AAC Waterproofing’s marketing operations.

Ravago Building Solutions appoints new account manager for northern regions

Adam Hilmi has joined Ravago Building Solutions as its new account manager, solely focused on the company’s building customers in northern England and Scotland.

NHIC pays tribute to its president

Baroness Maddock, who died last month, was a strong advocate for social equality and energy-efficient homes and had been president of the National Home Improvement Council since January 2015.