THE NATIONAL Buying Group (NBG) has appointed Mark Hughes as its new managing director. Mark is a well-known figure within the building industry with more than 35 years’ experience in a number of senior positions with building products manufacturers. During that time, he has worked closely with independent merchants and buying groups, developing a comprehensive
BUILDING a Safer Future (BSF) has awarded Champion status to Langley UK Ltd. The roofing, waterproofing and regeneration firm becomes the first organisation to be awarded Building a Safer Future Champion status so far in 2024. It joins the existing Champions in committing to a journey of continuous improvement in relation to building safety. Langley
PLANS FOR a new green roof are part of a proposed redevelopment of the band rehearsal halls at Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk in London. The plans submitted to Westminster Council show a planted roof deck at the first floor level. It will link a new, larger band practice building with the army’s existing accommodation building
Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL), India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has supplied stainless steel for India’s inaugural diagrid structure, serving as the new headquarters for the United India Insurance Company Ltd (UIIC) in Chennai. Recently inaugurated by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, from New Delhi, this iconic building features stainless
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The 67th session of the Network Planning Group (NPG) convened on March 12, 2024, in New Delhi, to evaluate three initiatives from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and two initiatives from the Ministry of Railways (MoR), as per a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Chaired by Additional Secretary
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 19 km Haryana segment of the 8-lane Dwarka Expressway during a national-level event held in Gurugram. As a crucial component of the ₹60,000 crore Delhi decongestion initiative, this elevated urban expressway aims to alleviate traffic congestion on NH-48 and facilitate smoother connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram. Additionally, the Prime
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Huntsman Building Solutions offers reasons for roofing contractors to remain optimistic when it comes to spray foam roofing and coatings systems.
The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) anticipates change in policy and products in the near future. Is the roofing industry ready?
Vistry has revealed that complying with the Government’s second staircase rule on high-rise projects has already cost the business £19m. Announcing improved annual results this morning, chief executive said a combination of loss of planned units and extra costs in building extra staircases had already impacted the business last year. Despite this Fitzgerald said that
A new company is promoting the Ilke Homes name nine months after the modular house builder collapsed owing £320m. Ilke Homes went into administration last June with massive debts including £68m to Homes England and £17m to subcontractors and suppliers. The Ilke Homes website has now been updated including a new brand called Homespace. The
