THE FIT SHOW saw the launch of a brand-new, competitively priced aluminium roof lantern from Whitesales – with all of the fitter-friendly features that have become synonymous with one of the industry’s leading rooflight brands. The stylish new em.glaze skyvu lantern is available on short lead times of just three to five days for standard
LOW LEVELS of awareness and engagement with the Points-Based System (PBS) post-Brexit continue to exacerbate existing construction skills shortages. Not using the PBS will mean construction companies cannot recruit much need skilled operatives from overseas, according to the latest Migration and Construction report by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). It means that recruitment, for example,
CITB’s DEADLINE to apply for the Leadership and Management Development Fund for large businesses, has been extended to 31 July, 2023 to ensure businesses don’t miss out on up to £50,000 of support. The Leadership and Management Development Fund for large businesses enables large construction companies (with over 250 directly employed staff) to invest in
A MANUFACTURER of aircraft seats has been fined £660,000 after one of its employees suffered severe injuries when he fell through a roof at a site in South Wales. Safran Seats GB Limited was carrying out work to vacate its premises in Llantarnam Industrial Park in Cwmbran when the incident happened on 19 May 2020.
THE ROYAL INSTITUTION of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is appointing Justin Young as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), starting on 5 July 2023. Justin was appointed by RICS Governing Council to continue to lead the transformation of RICS, including delivery of an excellent experience for staff, members, and stakeholders. Justin Young’s background is in operational management and
MKM’s ACQUISITION of five sites of John Nicholls Trading Ltd will expand the independent builders’ merchant’s presence across the Midlands. Founded in 1965 by late chairman John Nicholls, the group has grown significantly over the years from one branch in Banbury to over 25 sites covering Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, and Dorset. MKM’s acquisition of John
A FIRM OF JOINERY SPECIALISTS operating across London and the Home Counties, which undertakes the most challenging joinery and timber frame constructions, has been making extensive use of West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero boards including for a development of stick-built homes on a site in south Essex. Essex Joinery Specialist Essex Pitch UK Ltd was set
TENDER PRICES rose by 1.1% between the first and second quarters of the year, and by 4.9% over the year to Q2, 23, according to the early estimate for the BCIS All-in Tender Price Index (TPI). Overheads and profit at 5.3%, slightly down on 5.5% last quarter. Turning Point The market is reported to be
THE BEST SITE MANAGERS across the UK are being recognised for their proven dedication and impact by winning a top house building award. The National House Building Council (NHBC) has announced its Pride in the Job 2023 Quality Award winners which celebrates the best UK site managers and their commitment to raising standards in house
Role: Area Sales Manager – Roofing Salary: Competitive salary + monthly commission (guaranteed commission for the first 6 months) + annual bonus + car + benefits Location: South East Are you bored with your current role? Feel that you are just a number, doing the same old, same old every day? Not enough opportunities to
