Roofing Alliance Announces McCormack Partners as New Governor Member
McCormack Partners joins the Roofing Alliance to help its mission of improving four key areas in the industry: education and training, technology, sustainability, and philanthropy.
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HSE to prosecute Falcon after triple crane death
A prosecution by the HSE is being brought against Falcon Tower Crane Services Limited after a crane collapsed in Crewe, Cheshire and three men lost their lives. Rhys Barker, 18, from Castleford, David Newall, 36, from Bradford, and David Webb, 43, from Northampton, died following the incident at a construction site on Dunwoody Way on
M&E specialist Michael J Lonsdale goes under
London M&E specialist Michael J Lonsdale has collapsed into administration after nearly 40 years in business. Administrators from Begbie Traynors were formally appointed on Monday to the £250m revenue firm which employed over 300 staff and many self-employed workers. It is understood staff are already being laid off. A letter sent to staff – reproduced
Tecta Adds John Massarelli as Senior Vice President of M&A Business Development
Massarelli has joined Tecta to lead its efforts in acquiring commercial roofing contractors throughout the United States.
Lighthouse Charity Supports Young NEET Community
THE LIGHTHOUSE Construction Industry Charity has joined forces with the Lofty Heights Skills Academy to encourage young NEET people, who are not in education, employment, or training to choose construction as a career. The Lighthouse will provide youngsters with access to essential wellbeing training free of charge. The soft skills training covers a variety of
Los Angeles Business Council Gives GAF Energy Sustainability Innovation Award
The LABC recognition adds to the more than 30 honors and awards received by Timberline Solar since the product’s introduction.
Re-launched Rooflight Association Sets New Goals
THE ROOFLIGHT ASSOCIATION, formerly NARM, held its first general meeting since rebranding, setting the Association’s new goals for the coming years. The first session, held at Swindon’s National Self Build & Renovation Centre in September 2023, was a busy one with a detailed agenda. The Rooflight Association (RA) has now opened its membership to
Routes of Entry into Scottish Construction Guide
A NEW VERSION of a guide setting out the routes of entry into construction for young people attending or leaving school in Scotland is published. The Scottish construction sector needs to recruit over 20,000 new entrants each year to maintain output. Employers that understand the routes of entry into the industry are well placed to offer
Clegg Construction sinks £3m into the red
Nottingham-based contractor Clegg Construction suffered a loss last year as cost pressures hit on fixed-price contracts. The construction arm of the Clegg Group managed to lift revenue by just over a third to £72m but suffered a £3.1m loss due to unavoidable pressures on the cost of delivering some existing fixed-price contracts secured in earlier
Eight face fight to renew £400m North West framework
The North West Construction Hub has started the bid race for its next-generation, low-value framework with an estimated pipeline of £400m over four years. Eight firms will now face a fight to renew their places on the deal that will be used to deliver projects worth between £1m and £4m. The present incumbents include Conlon