In June 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined planning reforms and a £12bn investment in affordable housing projects with the aim to cut red tape and speed up housebuilding in England. As the housing landscape [read more…]
To assist the transformation of ageing and energy-inefficient housing in London, Property services specialist Mi-space has been appointed to a ten-year £10bn drive to help the capital cut carbon emissions and achieve zero carbon by [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…]
Ceiling leaks can happen at any time, and their consequences can have devastating impacts on your workplaces’ infrastructure, causing damage to expensive equipment and increasing the risk of slip accidents. The cause of leaks in [read more…]
Analysts at health and safety consultancy Arinite have revealed that the average fine for a health and safety breach within the construction industry could increase by an average of 52%. Robert Winsloe, Managing Director at [read more…]
As the Covid restrictions continue to ease, businesses are regaining their confidence and having a much more positive outlook. For Bradford-based contractor Cardinal, the future is looking particularly bright thanks to a growing order book [read more…]
Bristol-based construction firm Beard has completed work on a project to bring 2,000 years of heritage to life, for visitors to the historic city of Bath. The Archway Project, comprising a new World Heritage Centre [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…]
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…]
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