The Building Research Establishment has confirmed it will no longer work with insulation giants Kingspan and Celotex. The testing and research body said its decision was a direct result of evidence which emerged during the Grenfell Tower inquiry. A BRE spokesperson said: “BRE no longer accepts any new work on behalf of Kingspan or Celotex
‘HOW DO London Tradespeople Get Any Work Done?’ That’s the question being asked as London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) is set to expand from August. Following the expansion plan being challenged in a Judicial Review in the High Court starting today, and the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has called for a 12-month delay. A
VIVALDA GROUP, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance facades, has announced two new pivotal roles designed to improve customer experience and drive sales. While Ricky Beadle has been appointed National Sales Manager, Michael Brookman becomes Key Account Director. Both new roles will strengthen the distribution division headed up by Vivalda’s Trading Director, Andy Thomas. Drive Sales
WERNERCO is warning there could still be uncertainty over the future of the important Working at Height regulations. Despite the latest news of the UK government scrapping plans to review or repeal all laws made during the country’s time in the EU – including the Working at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR) – WernerCo, manufacturer and distributor
A BUILDING CHARITY has completed work for a Woodbridge family so that they can get their 21-year-old son home – more than three years after he suffered a catastrophic brain aneurysm. In an emotional handover, Luke Goold-Hannatt – flanked by his parents, brother and sister and a raft of well-wishers – visited his family home
THE SCREWFIX Top Tradesperson award is back for 2023! Talented tradespeople from across the UK and Ireland can apply now, to be in with the chance of being crowned an ultimate champion of the trade. Now in its 14th year, the annual award celebrates the work of tradespeople – from roofers to plumbers, builders to
Tata Steel UK has recently fulfilled its commitment to decarbonization
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A state-of-the-art offsite automated construction factory, valued at £45m, is
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Staff hit by the collapse of Ilke Homes are planning to take legal action over claims that it failed to properly consult staff before making them redundant. The offsite specialist went into administration last Friday announcing most of the 1,100 staff would be made redundant with immediate effect. A small number were retained to assist
Former boss of collapsed Midlands civils specialist nmcn Lee Mark has joined cladding contractor Permasteelisa as group chief operations officer. Marks will report to group chief executive Lee Cummins who himself only took up the top role at the facade specialist in February after three years as group MD at Kier and before that nearly
