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Skilled Subbies Earnings Reach Record High

DEMAND for skilled subbies on building sites drove earnings to a record high last month, according to Hudson Contract’s payroll – the biggest in the construction industry. Analysis shows that average rates for self-employed tradespeople increased by 1.4% to £1,012 per week during August. Pay was 4.1% higher than the same period last year. August

EPD Insulation Group Build Board to Grow Business

EPD Insulation Group, the independent, family run, insulation and associated building materials specialist established in 2011, has appointed its first full board of directors. EPD Insulation Group (EPD) has grown to become one of the leading independent building materials distributors, covering all points, from Manchester in the North, Bristol in the West, Southampton in the

Roofing Training Provider Celebrates Good Ofsted Rating

AN INDEPENDENT training provider is celebrating its ‘good’ rating following its first Ofsted inspection. Eastern Region Roof Training Group (ERRTG) is an independent training provider based in Baylham outside Ipswich and has delivered roofing apprenticeships as the direct provider since 2020. There are currently 31 apprentices on the roofing programme with a planned, next cohort

First sign of price falls for construction products

The first price drops for construction materials are starting to appear as supply returns to pre-covid levels and demand drops as the housing market continues to stagnate. The latest update from the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group said: “The supply of most building materials returned to pre-covid levels. This includes bricks, blocks, boilers,