Roofing Veteran Jim Barr Named 2024 J.A. Piper Award Winner
Jim Barr, president of Barr Roofing in Abilene, Texas, received the 2024 recipient of the NRCA’s J.A. Piper Award during its 137th Annual Convention.
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How Much Does a 50×80 Metal Building Cost?
Metal buildings are among the most versatile and long-lasting structures on the market. Metal buildings have become more popular as people have begun to recognize their many benefits. Metal buildings provide a lot of usable space for industrial, commercial, agricultural, and personal uses. Constructing a high-quality metal building costs less and takes less time than
Quest boosts fleet after ‘try-before-you-buy’ offer
Quest Waste Management has boosted its fleet of dirty water recycling tankers after a ‘try-before-you-buy’ offer from the manufacturer. The West Yorkshire based specialist had spent some time looking around for a suitable machine when one supplier was so confident in its kit it offered the firm a trial period. The 32-ton Cappellotto recycler, sold
Innovation Strikes Again
HAMBLESIDE DANELAW has announced its new state-of-the-art lead alternative GRP Roll Top Ridge and Hip Systems: SwiftRidg and SwiftRidg+. The patent pending SwiftRidg and SwiftRidg+ (GB Patent Application No: 2308115.1) offer a light and durable alternative to lead, zinc, copper, and galvanised steel roll systems. They are designed for use with slate and plain tile roofs
Construction Law for Subcontractors – How to Avoid Losing Money Workshop
THE NORTH WEST Roof Training Group (NWRTG) is inviting subcontractors to a half-day workshop on the Fundamentals of Construction Law for Subcontractors. The workshop will take place on Tuesday 19 March and is designed to provide subcontractors with an introduction to fundamental legal principles that are often misunderstood and can lead to construction disputes. The workshop
Contractor Open Day Invitation for Single Ply Professionals by IKO and SPRA
CONTRACTORS are being invited to take up the opportunity to attend the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) Contractor Open Day at IKO in Chesterfield, Derbyshire on Wednesday 21 February 2024 from 10:15am—13:15pm. This is a friendly, free invitation to all single ply roofing professionals, whether you are an employee of an SPRA contractor member or not.
Manifesto Launched to Help Increase Construction Apprenticeships
THE CONSTRUCTION and trades industry needs 937,000 new recruits over the next decade, according to the UK Trade Skills Index 2023. With a steady exodus of talent from the industry and one in five workers being over the age of 50, Fix Radio – the UK’s national radio station for tradespeople – has unveiled its
Traditional builders wanted for MMC framework
Social housing clients are looking for a raft of traditional contractors to join a new £800m modern methods of construction framework. The Building Better alliance of housing associations and councils was set up to increase the use of MMC in social housing. It is now working with Procurement for Housing (PfH) to develop the £800m
Demolition boss fails in bid to overturn disqualification
An application by the boss of demolition contractor Brown & Mason to continue running the business despite a director disqualification has been refused. Former managing director Nicholas Brown agreed to a seven-year disqualification order last May as part of a Competition and Markets Authority probe into a demolition cartel which saw 10 firms fined nearly
Wernick Group celebrates 90th anniversary
Wernick Group is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The Wernick Group of companies has a history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to becoming Britain’s largest family-owned provider of portable and modular buildings, and off-grid power solutions. CEO Jonathan Wernick, said: “Samuel Wernick, my great-grandfather, started his working life as