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Construction firms confidence rises with new investments

26 July, 2024

More builders and SME construction firms applied for finance to support growth and development in the second quarter of 2024 than at any other time in the past 18 months.

Getting the industry rid of the rogues

Garry Lewis, a tradesperson of 35 years, has a mission to help protect genuine consumers, tradespeople, and merchants. Here he outlines his determination to rid the industry of rogue traders, rogue customers, and rogue directors, who's actions have a devastating impact on people's lives and the industry they work in.

Skills England - a revolution or just reshuffling the deck?

Nicola Hodkinson, Owner and Director of Seddon Construction, shares her thoughts below on the implications for the construction industry and the challenges that need to be addressed?

How do you overcome current economic and environmental challenges?

Electric forklift specialist, iLift, highlights five key strategies to help construction businesses ride out the turbulent economic storm.

Construction industry aims for 30% CO2 reduction by 2030: but how do you advance sustainability?

Global Segment Manager at Malvern Panalytical*, Murielle Goubard, discusses how the construction industry can cut industrial emissions by up to three-quarters before 2050

Independent merchant supports the next generation of plumbing and heating specialists

Bell Plumbing Supplies offers the opportunity to learn the local demand for each product and understand how to provide the highest level of tailored customer service possible.

Greater control over working patterns improves staff health and wellbeing, report

Frontline workers who gain input and control over their working pattern see wellbeing and job satisfaction improve, and organisations that offer this see improved employee engagement levels, according to new evidence published by the social enterprise Timewise.

Labour Reaction: Get Britain building again? Not without clarity on water and flooding

Martin Lambley, Global Product Manager for Urban Climate Resilience at Wavin has called on the government to take this opportunity to repair our relationship with water - by providing clarity on regulation, such as the Flood and Water Management Act, which has been dripping through over the past decade.

GENERAL ELECTION: Big changes afoot for employment law

The new government has big plans for employment law. Gillian McAteer, Director of Employment Law at Citation, highlights 11 issues that companies across the building materials sector need to be aware of.

GENERAL ELECTION: Housing among top priorities as new UK government elected

Roly Ward, Head of Business Development at MEDITE SMARTPLY, comments on the new government's house policy and what needs to be considered.

GENERAL ELECTION: What needs to change to accelerate the energy transition?

With a new Parliament, Jeff House, Director of External Affairs and Policy at Baxi, discusses the drive to decarbonise homes and businesses, the role of heat pumps, and what needs to change from a policy and legislation perspective to accelerate the energy transition.

Low-carbon heating systems mandatory in new-build homes from 2025: Where does copper piping fit in?

Copper Sustainability Partnership is highlighting the need for sustainable materials such as copper piping in the residential sector to support the UK in meeting net zero targets by 2050. The Future Homes Standards has set out targets, but what does this actually mean for the construction sector?

Talasey reaches significant milestone

Mark Wall, CEO at Talasey, explains what the company's 20th anniversary means to him.

Working from height myths that could risk worker’s safety

Horizon Platforms Health and Safety expert reveals that 25% of deaths in the construction industry happened by falls from roofs, according to Health and Safety Executive data.

Stack up for summer

With summer comes the demand for timber landscaping and garden projects, which creates strong sales opportunities for merchants. As well as holding the right stock, merchants need to be promoting and educating their customers on the benefits on timber, to help boost summer profits. Phil Taylor, Regional Sales Director at International Timber, discusses some of these key differentiators.

We need to keep building towards sustainability

Graham Mercer, Managing Director of Rearo Laminates*, explains why the construction sector should not use the Scottish Government’s abandonment of its interim climate change target to slow its commitment to achieving Net Zero.

Bridging the gap

Jo Hodge, People, Sustainability and Social Impact Director, explains how Ibstock is encouraging more young people to consider career in construction.

Staying safe in unpredictable weather

Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief of Environment.co, explains how to handle supply chain disruption from natural disasters.

Timber in Construction Roadmap a starting gun

Paul Cave, Sales Director at Koppers, explains why now’s the time for timber in UK construction.

Five ways to upskill as a HGV fleet manager

Training expert Driver Hire Training has put together its top tips for fleet managers to advance their careers.

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