Taking a bespoke approach to our activities within the built environment is central to achieving the best possible outcomes – and the development of frameworks is no different. Jason Stapley, Managing Director at national framework [read more…]
Research by the Office for National Statistics states that the employment rate in the construction sector for the UK fell from 2.3m in 2017 to 2.1m at the end of 2020. This demonstrates a 4% [read more…]
The world we left behind in 2019 looks quaint compared to the 2020 we encountered. And while Covid-19 threw a wrench in everyone’s plans, leaving plenty of wreckage in its wake, the construction industry figured [read more…]
Total Builders Merchants value sales in Q1 2021 increased by 15.1% compared to Q1 2020. This growth was mainly driven by Landscaping (+41.4) and Timber & Joinery Products (30.5%). Removing the effects of Covid, results are [read more…]
Global timber shortages present a serious challenge to the housebuilding industry – one they must face and deal with together. That’s the stark message from some of the leading businesses and organisations from the roofing [read more…]
Following the Queen’s Speech, we look at the reaction from various figures within the construction and property sectors in an attempt to make sense of what the ramifications will be for Britain and its objective [read more…]
Amid the current UK multi-residential development boom, the majority of contractors and consultants claim sustainability will be the most important design issue over the next ten years, according to an industry report. In contrast, the [read more…]
According to new figures released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government there’s been a fall in both the number of new build homes started or completed during 2020, raising questions about whether the government’s [read more…]
Business investment in the construction industry recovered 223% in Q3 2020 having jumped £589m on the previous quarter, analysis of latest official data by R&D tax relief specialist Catax shows. However, business investment in the [read more…]
Created by Engweld. New enforcement expectations require all businesses undertaking welding activities to ensure that effective engineering controls are provided and used correctly to control fumes arising from welding activities. It is now advised that larger [read more…]
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