IIBEC Graduates Inaugural CBECxP Fellows
IIBEC, the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, announced its first class of graduates who successfully passed the organization’s CBECxP Certification program.
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Construction Workloads Rise in Q1 but Labour Shortages Create ‘Serious Issues’
WORKLOADS IN THE UK’S CONSTRUCTION SECTOR gained steam in the first three months of the year, with the metric returning to positive territory. This is according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) UK Construction Monitor Q1 2023. Workload Activity The report shows that workload activity edged upwards in Q1, recording a net balance
Holcim Expands Its Latin American Footprint with Pasa Acquisition
Holcim announced on May 3 it had acquired Mexico’s PASA, a regional roofing and building supply manufacturer, gaining a significant footprint in Mexico and Central America.
What are the Most Popular Steel Building Sizes?
Steel building kits are becoming increasingly popular for a wide variety of uses. From warehouses and personal workshops to art studios and even homes, you can use a steel building kit for any new project your heart desires. The reason people are switching to steel is that this material is highly durable, providing you with
Georgia-Pacific Building Products Releases Third Video in Roofing Series
The video series from Georgia-Pacific demonstrates the value and key benefits of choosing a gypsum coverboard to help protect against fire, wind, puncture, and hail.
Private New Home Registrations Fall by Half reports NHBC
EXCLUSIVE NEW HOME DATA released by the National House Building Council (NHBC) reveals that there was a 49% fall in private sector new home registrations in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022. However, the rental and affordable sector performed better seeing just an 11% drop in the same period. There is evidence that some developments,
Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Seeking Nominations for 2023 McCawley Award
The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association is fielding nominations for its 2023 McCawley Award, which is given to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the roofing industry.
Wood Panel Manufacturer Marks Safety Milestone with Charity Donations
WOOD PANEL MANUFACTURER, West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has celebrated three years without a Lost Time Accident (LTA) at its Inverness mill by supporting six community groups and charities with cash donations. Safety Milestone Staff at the site commemorated reaching the milestone in safety performance in mid-January by giving back to the community and offering
Pacific Coast Builders Conference Comes to Anaheim, Calif., May 24-25
Billed as the largest homebuilding trading show on the West Coast, the Pacific Coast Builders Conference comes to Anaheim, Calif., on May 24-25, 2023.
Accsys Technologies Sees Sales Boost in Second Half Year
ACCSYS, THE MODIFIED WOOD building products manufacturer, in an update on its financial year ending 31 March 2023 reports growth in its Accoya modified wood product sales of 6% on the prior year at 63,344m3. The results came as sales increased in the second half of the year by 64% on the first half, to volumes