TOTAL VALUE SALES from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants climbed +7.6% in Q2 2023 compared to January to March 2023. This is according to the latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI). The report shows growth came from stronger volumes (+11.3%) as prices were -3.3% lower. With four less trading days in the most recent period, like-for-like sales were
THE NATIONAL RETROFIT HUB (the Hub) has welcomed Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council, as the latest addition to its Board. Simon joins a team of experts who have over 100 years of combined experience in influential roles within the retrofit housing sector. Lynne Sullivan OBE, Chair of the National
MAKITA HAS ADDED to its range of cordless circular saws with the launch of the HS012G 40VMax XGT Brushless 165mm Circular Saw. The lightweight and powerful tool is the latest addition to the Makita XGT range, which delivers the performance and run-times that professionals require. HS012G Circular Saw The launch of the HS012G Circular Saw
Concrete Roof Tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has invested in its first electronic proof of delivery to provide a streamlined delivery service and improved customer experience. The nationwide manufacturer of concrete roof tiles and UPVC accessories, says their new electronic proof of delivery (EPOD) system provides RRT with an electronic signed proof of delivery,
A HUGE INCREASE in bogus construction self-employment working under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) has been revealed by Unite, the construction industry union. A Freedom of Information (FoI) request by the union, revealed that 1,206 construction workers were paid via the CIS during 2022/23. This was a 15% increase on the figure for 2021/21 when
THE INSTITUTE OF ROOFING (IoR) has awarded Mark Harris a fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the industry. Mark has been working in roofing for 36 years and is now Head of Technical and Operations for Radmat Building Products, a position he has held since 2012. He began his career in sales support
Role: Territory Sales Manager Salary: Excellent salary (negotiable) + uncapped commission Location: Scotland Have you always wanted to work in roofing sales but have been held back by a lack of industry experience? Are you looking for a new challenge? Fed up of micro-management? Feel you are being held back in your current role? Maybe
CUPA R12 EXCELLENCE from CUPA PIZARRAS has been installed as part of an extensive family home refurbishment project in rural Norfolk. Working closely with the property owner, contractor Aspect Group Services specified the natural Spanish slate as it offers outstanding aesthetics, quality and a guaranteed warranty of 100 years. Situated in the picturesque village of
A MAPEI Polyglass waterproofing roof system has been used to complete an extensive renovation at Enfield Council Civic Centre. The project, completed by Alex Bennett Precision Roofing, spanned the link roof at the centre and provided ungraded insulation, along with a host of high-performance features that were much-needed to improve the safety and efficiency of
DIRECT RECRUITMENT levels plateaued in the second quarter of 2023 among roofing contractors, with use of sub-contracted labour only rising very slightly. The latest State of the Roofing Industry survey report, from NFRC and Glenigan, shows that as many firms reported an increase in their employee numbers, as reported a fall. Use of sub-contracted labour also
