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…]
According to the latest study into UK adults’ mental health during the pandemic by Mentalhealth.org, 13% of UK adults experienced suicidal thoughts in February 2021, rising from 8% in April 2020 at the start of [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…]
At a time when so much uncertainty remains within the construction sector, here Mike Hedges, Director of Beard, looks into why the sector should be doing more to improve its reputation, especially if it is [read more…]
Plasma Cutters can help improve the quality of your cut and increase your efficiency on projects, but it can be difficult to choose the right one if you’re unfamiliar with plasma cutting. Eng-Weld has provided a [read more…]
Ahead of Noise Action Week (24-29 May), Bureau Veritas is urging construction companies to review its noise control procedures to ensure they are fully compliant to Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (CoNAWR). According [read more…]
The first few months of the pandemic shutdown period saw plant and tool theft increase by 50%. Over a year on construction businesses are continuing to face rising levels of theft and according to leading [read more…]
Following the recent planning approval of a new mixed-use student accommodation development in central Brighton, developer McLaren Property has revealed what the local community can expect from the scheme. Located on London Road, within Brighton’s [read more…]
Work has started on a £16m affordable housing scheme in Doncaster that will see the development of 126 homes. They will be delivered by Esh Construction in partnership with Together Housing Group, which also owns [read more…]
New research has revealed the construction industry could cost the Treasury £4.2bn in business and self-employed defaults. Insolvency specialists, Business Rescue Expert, has delved into industry sectors to reveal how small businesses in each sector [read more…]
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