Built Strong Exteriors: Roofing Built to be Bold
Tony Flattum and the team at Built Strong Exteriors aren’t afraid to make a power move or two to find success in the North Star State.
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Revamp for CSCS skills card website
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has launched its new and improved official website. The launch is the culmination of a comprehensive overhaul aimed at providing a more efficient and user-friendly experience for those looking to apply for a CSCS card. Following an extensive consultation and research process, incorporating feedback from various industry stakeholders and
Roofed Right America Acquires New York Contractor Upstate Roofing & Painting
Upstate Roofing, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and has been led by President Bob Morgan since 2016, is RRA’s first acquisition.
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Superior, Ergonomic Knee Protection IT’S SAID that hard-working craftsmen and women put more pressure on their knees than many top athletes. That’s why the risk of knee injuries is far higher among trade professionals and manual workers than other occupations. One of the best ways to avoid knee problems is to wear Snickers Workwear trousers
IBMG strengthens senior management team
The Independent Builders Merchant Group, owner of 20 key builders merchant brands across the south of England, has strengthened its leadership team with several promotions. With immediate effect, former MD at group company Grant Stone, Peter Cudd, takes on the role of chief commercial officer and Allun Pittingale is promoted to chief operations officer for the
Free Construction Carbon Database Rolled Out
A FREE-TO-ACCESS construction carbon database has been launched by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) with a rallying cry for the industry to unite behind it. The first data repository of its kind, the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD) is designed to help drive down carbon emissions. It enables users to both submit data to,
Kingspan Group Sales Fall Amid Record Profits
IN ITS NINE MONTH trading update, Kingspan Group plc reports a sales fall to €6.14bn, down a touch on the same period in the prior year and in the third quarter. Sales pre currency and acquisitions were down 7% in the year to date and in the third quarter. Kingspan Group Sales Fall Nevertheless, the
Subcontractor prices fall for first time in over three years
Construction buyers have seen the first fall in subcontractor prices in just over three years as output fell again sharply in October. The steep fall in house building is continuing to weigh heavily on overall construction activity. Also fragile client confidence and elevated borrowing costs were blamed for the fall in new work for the
Construction Output Continues to Decline at a Sharp Pace in October
UK CONSTRUCTION output declined at a sharp pace in October as companies indicated that challenging business conditions persist. Business activity fell for the second month running amid a lack of new work to replace completed projects. Fragile client confidence and elevated borrowing costs were often cited as reasons for weaker sales. Improving supply conditions and
Network Rail reveals top 20 suppliers spend
Network Rail’s top 20 suppliers were paid nearly £3.8bn last year – nearly half of the infrastructure provider’s total spend with suppliers. Network Rail raised spending among its leading suppliers by 10%, with major power supplier EDF continuing to rank as the biggest supplier followed by signalling and train control specialist Siemens Mobility in second