NATURAL SLATE and architectural stone experts SSQ are celebrating a landmark anniversary for one of their longest-serving staff members. Dalgeet DeSouza first joined the business in 1998, and in May 2023 marked 25 years working in the SSQ sales team. In that time, SSQ has grown from strength to strength, firmly establishing itself as the
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales for May-July were +8.5% on the previous three months. During July value sales fell slightly by -0.4% compared to the same month in 2022, with volume falling -7.9% and prices up +8.1%. Merchant Value Sales In terms of categories, 9 of the
AUNCHING NEW low cost retrofit training the government says it will attract a new wave of low-carbon heating and insulation installers to retrofit homes and buildings. The Home Decarbonisation Skills Training scheme is being launched to incentivise new and existing tradespeople to train in the green sector. The scheme is offering up to 8,000 discounted
Maintaining solar panels is important to keep them working at optimum. In today’s climate, our carbon footprints are becoming a pressing issue. With an average household producing 8.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, it’s no wonder that people are looking for renewable alternatives. Perhaps the most popular are solar panels due to their ease
KNAUF INSULATION has completed a £5m upgrade its packaging equipment at its Cwmbran manufacturing plant in Wales, the latest phase of its planned investment programme. The new equipment will allow Knauf Insulation to manufacture glass mineral wool slabs, alongside the plant’s current roll and blowing wool capability. This will help the company meet increased demand
Windows are like the eyes of your home; they let in light, provide ventilation, and offer a view of the world outside. However, much like everything else in your house, they can wear down over time. When that happens, it becomes necessary to consider replacing glass pane or, in more drastic cases, getting new windows
THE WOOD RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION is calling for roofing contractors to share the results of waste wood testing with them. Vicki Hughes, WRA Technical Lead, said, “We’re calling on roofing contractors and roofers to ask the laboratories they use to share their waste wood test results with the WRA. Then we can get the evidence together
DON & LOW, the UK’s renowned vertically integrated manufacturer of Roofshield, is set to captivate industry professionals and enthusiasts alike at the highly anticipated UK Construction Week in October. At UK Construction Week, the maker of Roofshield, Don & Low, will unveil its comprehensive construction membrane product range. The range is a testament to its
DEMAND for skilled subbies on building sites drove earnings to a record high last month, according to Hudson Contract’s payroll – the biggest in the construction industry. Analysis shows that average rates for self-employed tradespeople increased by 1.4% to £1,012 per week during August. Pay was 4.1% higher than the same period last year. August
EPD Insulation Group, the independent, family run, insulation and associated building materials specialist established in 2011, has appointed its first full board of directors. EPD Insulation Group (EPD) has grown to become one of the leading independent building materials distributors, covering all points, from Manchester in the North, Bristol in the West, Southampton in the
