Aluminium cladding, doors and windows specialist RKN Aluminium has fallen into administration. The Melton Mowbray-based firm had recently moved into purpose-built premises and employed around 30 staff delivering a manufacturing and install service for contractors. It counted firms like VolkerFitzpatrick, Glencar and Ashe among its main contractor customers. RKN also worked closely with Bowmer &
The country’s largest integrated brickwork and scaffolding subcontractor Lee Marley Brickwork has returned to profit buoyed by larger multi-storey and complex projects. The brickwork specialist bounced back to a £2.8m pre-tax profit last year after a prior year loss of £2.2m in the face of wage and materials inflation. Revenue over the year to December
Heidelberg Materials UK has acquired south west aggregates recycling and earthworks contractor B&A Group. The move follows the recent acquisition of earthmoving and demolition waste recycling contractor Mick George Group by Heidelberg last month Bristol-based B&A employs a team of 70 and specialises in the supply of recycled and primary aggregate as well as site
South East housing contractor and developer Durkan suffered a second year of losses last year after further provisions for fire safety legacy work. Despite a 30% rise in revenue to £172m, the provisions and pressure on the housing market saw it suffer pre-tax losses of £3.9m in 2023, improved from a £9.3m loss in the
In its fourth year, Beacon’s 2024 ‘North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year’ voting is now open. The winner will receive $10,000, and four finalists will each receive $1,000 for professional development.
With over 14 years of experience in the building distribution industry, Winfrey will focus on supporting branch growth and success in Midwestern markets.
DUSTCONTROL UK, a specialist in providing dust extraction solutions to the construction industry, has become an official supporter of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. The charity provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to those working in the construction industry. As part of the new partnership, the company will be fundraising for the charity throughout the
Bill Collins of Servco and Hasshi Sudler of Villanova University share ways your firm can safeguard its information from cybercriminals and prepare for the event that you are hacked.
Oklahoma’s State Insurance Department initiates a grant program in 2025 to incentivize fortified roof installations, offering 10-15% offsets.
THE LIQUID Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) is joining forces with the Rooflight Association to provide specialist knowledge and support across both memberships. Formerly named the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers (NARM), the organisation rebranded in 2023. At the same time it extended its membership to include rooflight installers, specifiers, distributors and other rooflight-related businesses
