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Housing must be part of Chancellor’s ‘infrastructure revolution’, says FMB

Wednesday, 4th September 2019

House building and a new retrofit strategy must form part of the Government’s ‘infrastructure revolution’, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), a policy announced in today’s Spending Round by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB,... View Article

IHS Markit / CIPS UK Construction PMI – Sharpest decline in new work since March 2009

Wednesday, 4th September 2019

August data pointed to a loss of momentum in the UK construction sector, led by the sharpest reduction in new work since March 2009. Business activity meanwhile declined for the fourth consecutive month and at a slightly steeper rate than... View Article

Robertson invests in Residential business with trio of senior appointments

Wednesday, 4th September 2019

Robertson has strengthened its Residential Group business with three senior appointments, including new CEO John Low. A well-respected figure in the Scottish housing industry, John will be responsible for growing the Robertson Residential Group – the standalone company under which... View Article

Former housing ombudsman Dr Mike Biles to chair Aster Group

Wednesday, 4th September 2019

Housing association Aster Group has appointed former housing ombudsman Dr Mike Biles as its new non-executive chairman. Dr Biles, who served as the sector’s ombudsman for 13 years until 2014, will succeed Andrew Jackson. He has stepped down at the... View Article

Barratt announces final results for the year ended 30 June 2019

Wednesday, 4th September 2019

Highlights Strong operational and financial performance with continued good progress against medium term targets Operating margin of 18.9% (2018: 17.7%), with a trading improvement of 80 bps, driven mainly by continued strong progress from our margin initiatives Profit before tax... View Article

How many complaints are there really in the construction sector?

Wednesday, 4th September 2019

The National Federation of Builders (NFB), which represents the broadest range of building and contracting businesses across England and Wales, is questioning the newly proposed licensing scheme targeted at tackling shoddy building work or poor business practice. The construction sector... View Article

Forward-thinking F.H. Brundle celebrates 130 years in business

Wednesday, 4th September 2019

It all started thanks to a £500 loan between father and son. A wide-eyed Frederick Henry Brundle arrived in London with a dream of making it big and opened premises at 14 Paper Street EC1 the centre of the Packing... View Article

Attend the leading construction and design show for London!

Tuesday, 3rd September 2019

London Build (27-28 November, Olympia London) has firmly established the reputation as the leading construction and design show in the UK. The show is free to attend and features 500+ speakers, 220+ hours of CPD, 350+ exhibitors and unrivalled networking... View Article

Swan Housing Association and the Mayor of Tower Hamlets celebrate the delivery of modular homes to the UK’s first mid-rise CLT scheme at Watts Grove

Tuesday, 3rd September 2019

Swan Housing Association is delighted to announce that the first of its precision engineered modular homes have been delivered from its offsite factory in Essex, to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets – making Watts Grove the UK’s first mid-rise CLT... View Article

Snickers Workwear’s new loose-fit stretch trousers for maximum mobility on-site

Monday, 2nd September 2019

Hi-tech stretch fabrics and ergonomic designs ensure close quarter mobility at work. With a range of new AllroundWork stretch trousers available throughout the UK, there’s plenty of flexibility for every professional craftsman and woman to stretch their performance on site comfortably.... View Article

NEW from Solid Gear – the Onyx Safety Shoes and Boots

Monday, 2nd September 2019

Great value safety footwear with the unique BOA closure system for maximum comfort. Nowadays, good safety footwear is part and parcel of a comfortable day’s work on site – just like good working clothes and quality hand tools. Combining maximum... View Article

The Ultimate in Roof Coating Technology

Monday, 2nd September 2019

With over 20 years’ experience of bringing quality roofing products into the market, Cromar’s latest new product HYDROSIL is no exception. Hydrosil is the ultimate high performance premium roof coating – silicone based it has been specifically formulated to deliver... View Article

Aster Group launches ‘year of even greater investment’ as revenues rise

Friday, 30th August 2019

Housing association Aster Group announces another year of major investment as it reports a rise in revenues and profits in its last financial year. The group plans to invest £55m during the 2019/20 financial year in improving its 30,000-strong portfolio... View Article

Designer Contracts celebrates long serving employees

Friday, 30th August 2019

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has acknowledged 70 long-serving members of staff with special recognition awards. Three of the longest-serving – those celebrating 20 years with the business, joined members of management at the company’s AGM for a... View Article

Milbank Concrete Products launch revolutionary thermal flooring solution ‘WarmFloor Pro’

Thursday, 29th August 2019

Milbank Concrete Products based in Colchester, North Essex, are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of precast concrete products with a focus on exceptional customer service. Throughout the design, manufacturing, delivery and installation stages, Milbank offer one of the most... View Article

New butyl membrane boosts waterproofing performance in a wetroom: CCL Wetrooms launch new Tilesure Waterproofing & Decoupling membrane

Thursday, 29th August 2019

While the evolution of the wetroom industry continues without abatement, the fundamental key to a successful wetroom remains the same – an effective waterproofing strategy. The growth in smarter, greener technologies that have a lower impact on the environmental footprint... View Article

Stelrad extends radiator ranges

Thursday, 29th August 2019

Recent developments in the radiator marketplace have seen demand for specific radiator designs and sizes. Stelrad has responded almost instantly to customer demand by extending a number of its popular ranges and adding new sizes and types to meet the... View Article

Professional advice at every stage with VELFAC composite glazing

Wednesday, 28th August 2019

Specify VELFAC composite glazing and access 360° consultancy – the expertise housebuilders need to meet project vision and performance targets. From free cost consultancy to our network of VELFAC Approved installers, we can provide expert support throughout a build including... View Article