IN AN UPDATE on its financial year ending 31 March 2024, Accsys Technologies reported a 16% drop in revenue to €136.2m from €162.0m in 2023. The manufacturer of sustainable wood building products also saw a fall in its Accoya modified wood product sales of 11% on the year prior at 56,568m3. Hull Plant Progress Accsys
GLENIGAN’S UK Construction Industry Forecast 2024-2026 released today anticipates a brighter outlook for construction in late 2024. While near-term challenges such as weak economic growth, high interest rates, and disruption caused by the General Election stifle short-term growth, a strengthening economy is expected to boost consumer and business confidence from H2 2024. The report signals
NORTHERN BUILDING PLASTICS (NBP) has announced the appointment of Gareth Drew as its new head of marketing. Gareth brings a wealth of experience and results to NBP’s nationwide network of Super Depots. He joins the company following a 20-year career leading marketing departments within the UK’s largest building brands. Previously, Gareth spent more than 15
INSULATION specialist Actis has backed a call by over 400 UK climate scientists for all election hopefuls to commit to an ‘ambitious programme’ of climate policies. In an open letter to all political parties, the academics are calling for five actions to help address climate change, including accelerating moves to help the UK adapt in
AFTER YEARS of sluggish construction amidst economic turmoil, Britain’s future homeowners and tenants are eager for a revolution in the housebuilding sector. As the nation heads to the polls this July for the General Election, will the next government finally provide the much-needed boost to this critical industry? Wienerberger UK and Ireland, supplier of roofing
ACCESS solutions manufacturer Access 360 has appointed Kelly Denson as the new head of sales. Kelly brings with her over ten years’ experience working within sales leadership positions in the manufacturing safety industry, and will be responsible for leading Access 360’s sales team in achieving sustainable growth and providing support for the brand’s customer base. Access
TAPEREDPLUS, a specialist in flat roof design and insulation, has secured a £5.5 million investment from BGF to support its plans for growth. The deal, which also provides an exit for original investor Comhar Capital, enables the Tees Valley-headquartered business to bring a greater technology-led focus to its operations, while improving customer experience and strengthening
THE INSTALLATION of new wall cladding on the Main Stand at Raith Rovers (RRFC) stadium begins today, 24 June. The stand has remained largely untouched for almost 100 years, aside from the installation of a new roof in 1999. The club says the new signature deep blue cladding will revitalise the stand ready for the upcoming
AROUND 40 JOBS are under threat as a Bristol roofing contractors has called in the administrators. Bristol based Davis Roofing supplied roofing, cladding, and insulation services under a five-year framework, which comes to an end in October 2025. Davis Roofing, which was as established in 2006, had a place on two lots in the Crescent
THE PRIDE in the Job 2024 Quality Award winners were announced today by NHBC. The awards celebrate the UK’s best site managers and their dedication to raising standards in house building. Site managers are assessed across six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise and health and safety. Thousands
