UNANNOUNCED INSPECTIONS of construction sites have fallen to a record low, according to research carried out by Unite, the UK’s construction union. A freedom of information request made by the union discovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undertook only 7,647 unannounced inspections in 2022/23. This is a 2% decline on the previous (pandemic)
THE SHARED OWNERSHIP and Affordable Homes Programme resulted in 36,478 new houses starting on-site and 32,990 houses completed between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023. Due to the pandemic’s impact on affordable houses built, government agreed an extension to the 2016-21 programme until March 2023. The aim was to help affordable housing providers to continue
A NEW REPORT from the National Audit Office (NAO) on the Condition of school buildings has revealed around 700,000 children in England are studying in schools requiring major rebuilding or refurbishment which can negatively impact pupil attainment and teacher retention. In a separate report published today – the Environmental sustainability overview – the NAO also found
Cover up for shade with lightweight Snickers Workwear – a must for the summer months. LITEWORK WORKING CLOTHES from Snickers Workwear are specially designed for craftsmen and craftswomen who need to keep cool when it’s hot and protected when it’s sunny. Just like high performance sportswear, these lightweight, durable garments employ intelligent fabric and design solutions
DISCUSSIONS ARE TAKING PLACE between the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Institute of Roofing (IoR), with a view to integrate the roofing industry’s professional institute into the CIOB’s diverse membership and global operations. Speaking about the discussions Caroline Gumble, Chief Executive of CIOB, said: “We have the broadest membership base of any professional
THE NATIONAL FEDERATION of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has returned to the Royal Highland Show, at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, to deliver hands-on introductions to roof slating. Operatives from two NFRC member companies, Compass Roofing and Taylor Roofs, are giving visitors of all ages the opportunity to dress a slate and fix it to
THE ROYAL INSTITUTE of British Architects (RIBA) has published the latest Future Trends survey results, a monthly report of trends affecting architects. While architects remain broadly positive about future work for the fourth successive month, the RIBA Future Trends Workload Index (how practices expect workload to change over the next three months) has fallen from +8
Role: Estimator – Cladding Contract: Full Time / Permanent Location: Ilkeston, East Midlands Are you a talented cladding estimator driven to achieve success, but haven’t yet found the right company to progress your career with? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading roofing and cladding contractor, with potential to progress to director level
Role: Draughtsman / Draughtsperson – Cladding Contract: Full time Location: East Midlands McCormack Partners are working with a leading industrial roofing and cladding firm based in Derbyshire and we’re looking to recruit an experienced cladding draughtsman to join the team on a full-time basis. Founded in 1986, this industrial roofing and cladding firm are the
Role: Site Manager – Cladding Salary: £40k – £50k + car allowance Location: East Midlands Do you want to work with a leading contractor to build on and enhance your current management experience? Looking for a company where you will be trained, developed and encouraged to develop your career? Opportunity Our client is a leading
