THE LIQUID ROOFING and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has announced two new directors are joining its board. Robert Whitton from Emperor Roofing and Richard Aldred from Sika have become new board directors, following a formal vote by members at the LRWA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). A former subcontractor, Robert has been working in flat roofing since 2004.
Orpington-based regional contractor Neilcott Construction paid out another £250,000 to staff last year as part of its commitment to employee ownership. The windfall came as the south east contractor lifted revenue by 38% to a record £139m in the year to December 2023. The latest payout means eligible staff have received nearly £600,000 since the
Orpington-based regional contractor Neilcott Construction paid out another £250,000 to staff last year as part of its commitment to employee ownership. The windfall came as the south east contractor lifted revenue by 38% to a record £139m in the year to December 2023. The latest payout means eligible staff have received nearly £600,000 since the
Around 16 firms face a fight to renew their places on the South West Wales regional contractors framework for public sector building and housing works. The latest generation framework has included new specific lots for housing in addition to specific value lots for building projects across the region. Carmarthenshire County Council, in association with Neath
Taylor Wimpey chief executive Jennifer Daly has been made CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Daly who was honoured for services to business and housing is the first woman to lead a FTSE 100 house building company in the UK, taking the chief role in April 2022. She has built a successful career in house
Home Depot announced the mandatory waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for its acquisition of SRS Distribution had expired on June 13, clearing a key regulatory hurdle.
BUIDLERS’ MERCHANT Travis Perkins will relocate its Lee Green branch 0.2 miles from Burnt Ash Works to Burnt Ash Hill, creating an extra four full-time jobs, making a total team of 20. The new branch is set to open its doors on the 2 July and will offer a new, bigger and purpose-built destination, with
Employers and unions have agreed a 4% pay rise for construction workers under the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) agreement. The one year will come into effect from Monday 17 June 2024 and workers employed by small builders will also get an extra day of holiday. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the
The Roofing Alliance announced its 2024-2025 Board of Trustees: Reed Gooding of GSM Roofing is now president and Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is vice president; Beacon’s Greg Bloom is the immediate past president.
KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools promoted Tom Hodson to vice president of marketing and sales. Hodson, a 21-year SENCO veteran, succeeds Dave Moore, who retired in May.
