SOLAR PANEL installation hit a seven-year high in 2023, with over 161,490 panels installed on UK homes within the 12-month period, according to new analysis. With demand increasing year-on-year for the past five years, there is now a total of 1.2 million homes equipped with solar panels across the nation. Solar panels are seen as
CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT fell 1.3% in the three months to December 2023 compared with the three months to September 2023. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show new work decreased by 5.0% over the period, while repair and maintenance rose by 4.0%. Within new work, the largest contributor to the decrease came
AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES has announced the appointment of Ian Dean to lead its Concrete Products Division. Ian joins the UK building materials supplier as managing director of the division and will be part of the company’s Executive Committee. The Concrete Products Division encompasses the company’s concrete blocks, walling and roofing products as well as its Charcon
THE 1000-YEAR-OLD Bootham Bar in York, a Grade I listed, Scheduled Ancient Monument is to get a new roof. The historic fortified gatehouse entry into York city, known as Bootham Bar, features a flat roof between two bartizan, circular turrets. Heritage Re-Roof It needs its lead roof, dating from 1970, to be renewed as it
GUARDIAN Building Systems has launched Guardian Home Extension — a revolutionary offsite solution for domestic extensions. In addition to providing the flexibility and thermal performance needed for modern projects, its simple construction allows it to be built up to five times faster than traditional approaches. New Home Extension Offer The system combines the Guardian Warm Wall,
THE FIRST YEAR since the launch of the Lighthouse Charity’s Wellbeing Academy is being celebrated by the unveiling of more new and exciting courses to support everyone in the industry. The academy offers training including eLearning, Lighthouse Wellbeing Exclusives, MHFA accredited training, and bespoke support for wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. Wellbeing Learning
A NEW three-year partnership between builders’ merchant Travis Perkins and dementia research charity Alzheimer’s Society has been announced. The partnership will raise vital funds and awareness for the support, care and research that Alzheimer’s Society carries out. Together, Travis Perkins and Alzheimer’s Society will raise awareness and understanding of dementia and will help tackle stigma,
RELOCATING its main depot to larger new premises, JRC Roofing Distributors can now accommodate its recent growth. JRC are highly experienced slate suppliers, specialising in sourcing and delivering slate and roof tiles from around the globe. As a well-established name within the roofing industry for 23 years, JRC also provide a range of ridge tiles,
STELLA ROOFLIGHT has launched ‘The Ultimate Guide to Conservation Rooflights’. Authored by industry experts, the independent guide is intended to assist those looking to specify conservation rooflights. It provides a wealth of knowledge and practical insights into what can often be a complex and confusing market. The guide covers everything from advice on bespoke conservation
FROM TODAY, it is a legal requirement that all major housing developments are required to deliver at least a 10% Biodiversity Net Gain. It means developers in England are now legally required to deliver at least a 10% increase in biodiversity when major building projects are undertaken. Some housing developers are already successfully operating Biodiversity Net
