CITB IS piloting changes to plant training standards and grants, implemented from 31 July to help standardise plant training and testing requirements. The first set of new standards have been developed in collaboration with industry working groups, made up of employers, providers, and federations. They change the way that plant training and testing is delivered,
A SPECIALIST roofing tools manufacturer is gearing for growth after receiving a six figure funding boost to reinforce its margins and market position. The funding is for CMS Tools and comes from FW Capital, provided as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. It is supporting plans to invest in infrastructure, create new jobs and the
A YEAR ON from the launch of its work at height safety campaign Stepping Up to Ladder Safety, Werner, the access equipment specialist, is celebrating success. Focusing on how to stay safe when working at height, the campaign launched in July 2022 and was viewed by thousands of professionals over the past year and generates hundreds
AS ITS charity partner, the UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA), celebrates its 10-year anniversary, Onduline reflects on its partnership over the past year. Announced in September 2022, Onduline pledged to support 10 projects each year by donating its lightweight roofing material and accessories for ‘Sheds’ to use either on their own meeting places, or to help
THE NUMBER of businesses registered as offering ‘roofing activities’ increased in 2022 by more than 70% compared with the previous year. A total of 2,300 businesses in the roofing industry were launched last year, according to Companies House data. This compares to just 1,341 businesses launched in 2021, equating to a 72% rise year on
A DEVELOPMENT providing a new headquarters for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is now underway following the appointment of Esh Construction as design and build contractor. Dunedin House in Clear Water Business Park on the Thornaby bank of the Tees, will undergo a major programme of remodelling and refurbishment. The development will enable the Council to consolidate
BOND IT is making it easier for homeowners and landscaping professionals across the UK to enjoy cleaner patios and hard landscaped areas without resorting to the use of harsh chemicals. The business, which is one of the UK’s largest independent manufacturers of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals, has revamped its Patio Blaster green mould remover
BUILDING materials supplier Aggregate Industries, part of the Holcim Group, has acquired OCL Regeneration Limited, provider of highways waste recycling solutions. The acquisition of the Kent-headquartered business will further strengthen Aggregate Industries’ asphalt and surfacing operations, where it is a key player on National Highways and local authority contracts. OCL was founded in 2006 as
Role: Pre-Construction / Bids Manager (Major Projects) – Flat Roofing Salary: £50k + 10% car allowance Location: UK wide Company Firmly established as one of the UK’s largest and most successful Roofing and Waterproofing Specialists, our client has enjoyed year-on-year growth since being established over 100 years ago. The company is committed to equality of
Role: Procurement Manager Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 (Depending on experience) Location: Denmead, Hampshire This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading principal contractor as it continues to expand, where the company offers you a very collaborative team culture, career development and progression. The company has 15+ years history in the roofing & cladding industry,
