Selco committed to new branch plans
Selco Builders Warehouse will add to its branch network before the end of 2020 – despite the coronavirus crisis. The leading builders’ merchant has confirmed it will open its 69th branch in the UK in [read more…]
Back to the business of steel windows and doors
Now that the architectural and building world is moving once more, we are pleased to see all Steel Window Association manufacturing members and associate organisations fully up and running. Sites are open again and homeowners’ [read more…]
Delayed home improvement support could cripple the window industry’s recovery
The government’s Green Homes Grant Scheme has caused concern in the UK’s £6bn glazing industry, by encouraging homeowners to delay work which the sector needs now in order to recover from the slowdown caused by [read more…]
New international standard for BIM: Security-minded approach to information management
BSI, in its role as the UK National Standards Body, has published the new international standard BS EN ISO 19650-5:2020. It is the third publication in the Building Information Modelling (BIM) 19650-series* and an important [read more…]
Rebuilding UK construction to ensure its future
Construction was one of the first industries that returned to work during the Covid-19 pandemic. The key to the sector bouncing back to full strength will be adaptations, not just to PPE and health and [read more…]
Industry and Government unite to launch Construction Talent Retention Scheme
The Government has moved to secure vital talent needed to build the UK’s recovery from Covid-19, protecting employment for thousands of people working in the construction sector. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, yesterday [read more…]
Raising standards across the board is crucial to bridging construction skills gap
With the UK construction sector facing challenges on multiple fronts, Paul Simpson, Commercial Director at Recticel Insulation, believes that it’s time to improve the chronic skills shortage situation. The UK construction industry is facing a [read more…]
How to build connections in the construction industry
As property construction is one of the most collaborative industries in the world, a variety of talented experts and consultants must contribute if a project is to reach fruition with ease. Here, Ramsey Assal, founder [read more…]
Using PR to boost online leads
At a time when construction businesses need every possible competitive advantage they can get, Louise Findlay-Wilson, Managing Director of Energy PR, looks at how companies can boost traffic to their websites. With so much face [read more…]
Let the light flow with stunning steel screens
Broken-plan homes are popular as they give the appearance of more space while still maintaining separate areas. This can be often achieved through the use of internal screens. Steel is the perfect material for these [read more…]