AHEAD OF THE G7 MINISTERS’ MEETING on Climate, Energy and Environment taking place 15–16 April 2023, the World Green Building Council has released a set of building policy principles. The principles are aimed at guiding national governments to develop effective building policies and programmes to accelerate a decarbonised future. The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Home improvement giant Lowe’s announced it will donate $500,000 to support relief and recovery efforts across the nation following a string of deadly tornadoes.
CONCRETE ROOF TILE MANUFACTURER Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has invested in new technology to streamline its manufacturing. Intouch Monitoring is a production monitoring system that will help the team focus on downtime hotspots, assess potential efficiency gains, and will help purchasing decisions. The new system is being used at RRT’s plastics site on Wetmore Lane
CONSTRUCTION UNION Unite is searching for information into the possible collusion by trade union officials with the blacklisting of construction workers. In April 2022, Unite started an independent inquiry into allegations that some union officials may have colluded with the blacklisting of construction workers. Unite has instructed a legal team of Nick Randall KC (Matrix Chambers),
NATIONAL BUILDERS’ CHARITY Band of Builders (BoB) has expanded its counselling services for tradespeople with the launch of a free mental health and wellbeing service. The new service was launched after figures showed an increase in the suicide rate amongst construction workers in the UK for the fifth year in a row. The Volunteer Assistance
The Tampa Training Center is ICP’s largest facility yet, capable of hosting up to 80 people for classroom-style training sessions and as many as 40 for classroom and demo or hands-on lessons.
The Fast Company Impact Council welcomes GAF Energy’s Martin DeBono to its ranks of leaders who share knowledge, ideas, and perspectives on society, innovation and design.
In his new role, Fulgham will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations and drive its strategic growth initiatives.
WITH A FOCUS ON EMPLOYERS, CITB published its Business Plan today (11 April), announcing it will be investing £250m to support construction. A front-runner in the plan for 2023-24 is the Industry Impact Fund, which invites CITB-registered employers to apply for up to £500,000. The fund targets big picture thinkers, who have innovative solutions to
The regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southeast economy’s most dynamic segment: its independent small businesses.
