The £315bn question: How will the UK retrofit its homes for net zero?
Rob Norton, UK Director, PlanRadar The UK’s housing industry is facing a two-pronged challenge of building new homes whilst ensuring new and old buildings are energy [...]
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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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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