Where there’s space for one for window, there’s often space for two. IT’S TIME to shed light on an essential aspect of interior design that can transform the way homeowners experience their living spaces: the power of doubling daylight! Create brighter, more uplifting spaces with the VELUX 2in1 roof window. The VELUX 2in1 roof window
CONFUSION OVER the removal of waste wood rule RPS 250 means that some waste processors are charging more than necessary to take waste wood from home refurbishments. In some cases processors have stopped taking it altogether, according to the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). The WRA is highlighting how the regulatory change only impacts a very
NEWLY FORMED equality, diversity and inclusion group, named Raise the Roof, held their inaugural in-person meeting at UK Construction Week on Wednesday 5th October. Inviting anyone interested in finding out more about Raise the Roof’s aims to their stand at the construction trade show held at the NEC, Birmingham, the organisers were delighted with the
MECHANICAL AND electrical services specialist business, Michael J Lonsdale’s administration has raised fears of subcontractor losses. The £250 million turnover company formally appointed administrators from Begbie Traynors this week on 2 October 2023. Michael J Lonsdale employed over 300 staff as well as many self-employed workers. In a letter sent to staff, the directors, two
REPORTING THE steepest decline in UK construction output since the pandemic period, September PMI data pointed to a reversal in fortunes for total industry activity. Activity decreased for the first time in three months and at the fastest pace since May 2020. All three main segments of construction work posted a reduction in business activity,
THE BUILDING Safety Regulator (BSR) has passed a major milestone with the closure of the registration period for high rise buildings. Over 13,000 dutyholders have started or completed their applications under the new regulatory regime, to register in-scope high-rise residential buildings that are at least 18m or seven storeys high, with two or more residential
THE HEALTH & SAFETY Executive (HSE) has shared early findings of over 1,000 inspections targeting how exposure to dust is being managed on construction sites across Great Britain. As part of its Dust Kills campaign, HSE carried out inspections between May and July, focusing on what businesses and workers were doing to prevent or adequately control
AHEAD OF the next UK general election, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published a manifesto calling on policymakers to place more urgent focus on quality, safety and sustainability in the design and construction of UK buildings. RIBA’s Manifesto for a Better Built Environment says that while policy makers must act to boost housing
THE LIGHTHOUSE Construction Industry Charity has joined forces with the Lofty Heights Skills Academy to encourage young NEET people, who are not in education, employment, or training to choose construction as a career. The Lighthouse will provide youngsters with access to essential wellbeing training free of charge. The soft skills training covers a variety of
THE ROOFLIGHT ASSOCIATION, formerly NARM, held its first general meeting since rebranding, setting the Association’s new goals for the coming years. The first session, held at Swindon’s National Self Build & Renovation Centre in September 2023, was a busy one with a detailed agenda. The Rooflight Association (RA) has now opened its membership to
