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Travis Perkins fined £2 million after man's death image
Travis Perkins fined £2 million after man's death
24 January, 2025
A court has fined Travis Perkins £2 million after part of a timber load fell off one of its lorries and into the windscreen of an oncoming car, tragically killing the driver in May 2020.
Selco launches revamped family policies image
Selco launches revamped family policies
Selco Builders Warehouse has reviewed its family leave policies with the aim to support its near 3,000 employees and creating a supportive and inclusive workplace environment.
Ardex Group to take part in Open Doors Week image
Ardex Group to take part in Open Doors Week
Ardex Group UK will be opening its doors to the public as part of a week-long event aimed at attracting young people and career changers to a career in construction.
Survey reveals over half of construction professionals now using AI image
Survey reveals over half of construction professionals now using AI
New research from The Access Group shows that around half of construction professionals now use AI at work – and almost all of them say it has been a force for good.
Wolseley Group acquires Bluebay image
Wolseley Group acquires Bluebay
Wolseley Group has announces its acquisition of Bluebay, an independent distributor of specialist civil engineering and construction building products.
NBG welcomes M.A. Grigg in record year for new Partners and Associates image
NBG welcomes M.A. Grigg in record year for new Partners and Associates
M.A. Grigg was the 14th and final merchant to join NBG last year, in what proved to be a record intake for the group.
On The Tools and Trades United to 'take over' Parliament Square to combat tool theft image
On The Tools and Trades United to 'take over' Parliament Square to combat tool theft
On The Tools is supporting Trades United’s upcoming van rally in Westminster on 3rd February 2025 to demand decisive government action against the growing tool theft crisis.
Marley encourages roofers to adjust work schedule for safer winter days image
Marley encourages roofers to adjust work schedule for safer winter days
With dark nights and dusk mornings the norm in winter, roof systems manufacturer Marley is reminding roofers of the importance of adjusting their work schedules to make the most of limited daylight hours during winter.
Marshall trading results reveal a resilient performance in challenging market conditions image
Marshall trading results reveal a resilient performance in challenging market conditions
The Board believes that profitability in 2025 will be ahead of FY2024 with the rate of growth subject to the pace of market recovery and the benefits of the near-term actions being realised.
WCoBM offers £2,000 training grants to develop skills in merchanting image
WCoBM offers £2,000 training grants to develop skills in merchanting
For those unable to fully fund the cost of training courses, grants are available from the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM), a City Livery Company and charitable organisation, to support skills development in the building materials industry.
‘Hottest year on record' report prompts construction industry call to action image
‘Hottest year on record' report prompts construction industry call to action
Actis is determined to lead the way in minimising the negative impact of construction materials manufactured across the continent, with a multi-pronged approach to reducing energy use.
Construction sector suffering from one of the worst skills shortage image
Construction sector suffering from one of the worst skills shortage
Amid reports of construction firms struggling to find sufficiently qualified recruits, new research has revealed that the sector is suffering from the second-greatest worker shortage of any UK industry.
“Fresh impetus” needed on housing targets, says BMF image
“Fresh impetus” needed on housing targets, says BMF
Members are preparing to support housebuilding across the UK and called on the Government to announce its strategic plans for housing without delay.
Builders' merchant insolvencies increase in December 2024 image
Builders' merchant insolvencies increase in December 2024
Although the slight rise is disappointing, it’s important to note that the numbers remain relatively low compared to earlier months in 2024.
Three quarters of building industry unaware of how Future Homes Standard might impact them image
Three quarters of building industry unaware of how Future Homes Standard might impact them
New research from Jewson looked into how skilled trades and builders see it impacting their work.
Grant UK donates £10,000 to Wiltshire and Bath to Air Ambulance image
Grant UK donates £10,000 to Wiltshire and Bath to Air Ambulance
Bake sales, fancy dress days, personal fundraising activities and the annual Christmas raffle all helped towards the total raised.
BCIS reveals five-year construction industry forecast image
BCIS reveals five-year construction industry forecast
New work output, which has been contracting since mid-2023, is expected to grow by 21% over the forecast period.
CITB encourages visitors to register for Open Doors 2025 image
CITB encourages visitors to register for Open Doors 2025
People interested in pursuing a career in construction are now able to register to attend Open Doors 2025, which returns 17-22 March.
Republic of Ireland becomes a member of ETIM International image
Republic of Ireland becomes a member of ETIM International
Companies that have adopted the standard can exchange product data with greater ease along their supply chains in multiple languages, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
October sees 15% rise in timber import volumes, TDUK reports image
October sees 15% rise in timber import volumes, TDUK reports
Volumes of all the main timber and panel products were much higher in October 2024, resulting in an overall 15% uplift in imports, according to the latest figures from Timber Development UK (TDUK).
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