A family-run homebuilder, which has suffered labour shortages in recent years, has welcomed the Shortage Occupations List which will allow skilled migrant workers to join UK construction. Fairgrove, established in 1995 with sites across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, has been hit hard by the lack of quality labourers available to work on its sites – which
THERE IS good availability of the vast majority of building materials across the UK for the first time since the height of the pandemic, with increasing reports that availability is back to pre-Covid levels. This is the according to the latest product availability statement from the Construction Leadership Council. Some issues continue around products reliant
WERNER, the leading manufacturer of height access solutions, has announced the launch of its PROPLUS Mobile Access Tower. This new mobile tower, which boasts an ergonomic lightweight modular system, is designed to reach up to 5.4m, providing a safe and stable platform for industry professionals working at height. The PROPLUS Mobile Access Tower is easy to
ARCHITECTURE FIRMS in Nottingham have joined forces to launch the Nottingham Architects’ Charity League (NACL) – a not-for-profit organisation aiming to raise as much money as possible for local charities through a fun annual competition. Kick-starting the league is a bowling competition, which will mark the launch of the NACL and will be held at
LANGLEY TRAINING SERVICES (LTS) – a new social enterprise within the Langley Group endorsed by the UK government as a main training provider – is forming a national partnership with the National Roof Training Group (NRTG). The National Roof Training Group is the umbrella organisation for the nationwide regional training groups which support the roofing
ALONG WITH THE WORK TROUSERS RANGE, these hoodies and sweatshirts are among the most popular Snickers Workwear products. Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, Snickers’ hoodies are made for durability and comfort. Snickers’ Hoodies The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are ideal as mid-layer working clothes. They’ll fit well with a jacket on chilly
FORTERRA PLC, a UK manufacturer of clay and concrete building products, has announced a 24% drop in revenue in a trading update for the four-month period ending 30 April 2023. Alongside its plummeting turnover, Forterra also reports it is consulting on temporarily reducing production, including the mothballing of its Howley Park brick factory to save £10m
THE CONSUMER CODE FOR HOME BUILDERS will be strengthened to provide more comprehensive protection for new build home buyers following an independent review led by John Bridgeman CBE, former Director General of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The Independent Review of the Consumer Code for Home Builders will result in the most significant enhancements
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pitched Roofing/Social Housing Location: Hungerford Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor specialising in pitched roofing and social housing projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in NHF/Repairs and schedule of rates, with a focus on social housing, pitched roof repairs, block
Role: Senior Estimator Location: Barnet Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced (10 years’ minimum) Senior Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and expertise particularly in the areas of cut and carve, block upgrades, and fit-outs for residential, commercial, projects. The candidate must also possess strong
