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Bellway Apprentice of the Year Awards highlights rising stars of the future

Bellway has identified potential stars of the future in its Apprentice of the Year Awards 2025. Three young apprentices were recognised in this year’s awards competition, [...]

March 24, 2025

Pioneering Nat’ 5 Roofing Courses Roll Out Across Scottish Schools to Early Success

Attributed to Scott Miller, NFRC Scotland Chair and NFRC Board member. The City of Edinburgh Council, supported by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and [...]

March 24, 2025

Ceremony marks start of works at advanced technological Distribution Centre in Doncaster

McLaren Construction Midlands and North has officially commenced construction on a Distribution Centre for leading retailer, TJ Morris Ltd, at the Unity Yorkshire development [...]

March 24, 2025

The construction industry needs a long-term labour strategy, not just quick fixes

By Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist, Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) The construction industry is facing an undeniable skills crisis. While the government’s [...]

March 21, 2025

Surfacing contract set to transform former Derbyshire railway

A Leicestershire-based Surfacing Company has been awarded a £650K contract to help convert a former Derbyshire railway line running from Little Eaton to Rawson Green into a [...]

March 21, 2025

Years After Grenfell, Thousands Remain at Risk: NFRC Echoes Committee Calls for Swifter Action

Attributed to James Talman, CEO NFRC Group. The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) broadly agrees with the conclusions that the Committee of Public Accounts [...]

March 21, 2025

FLEXperience underlines growth of FLEX in Europe

FLEX, the award-winning power tool manufacturer trusted by professionals throughout Europe and North America, is celebrating the success of its biennial FLEXperience event. [...]

March 21, 2025

Gleeson Homes appoints new Land Director for its Greater Manchester and Merseyside region

Gleeson Homes, the affordable high-quality housebuilder, is delighted to announce the appointment of Gareth J. Owen as Land Director for the Greater Manchester and Merseyside [...]

March 21, 2025

Plans for North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park given green light

The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park (NLGEP) has been granted a Development Consent Order (DCO) by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The approval [...]

March 21, 2025

Beard Construction builds on success with record year

Family-owned construction firm Beard today (20 March 2025) unveiled details of the most successful trading period in its 133-year history, with turnover rising by 10% and [...]

March 20, 2025

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