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UK coatings industry ahead of target for 2030 carbon emission reductions image
UK coatings industry ahead of target for 2030 carbon emission reductions
4 March, 2026
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched the 2026 edition of its Roadmap to Net Zero, unveiling a strengthened evidence base, revised emissions trajectory, and an urgent call to action for government and industry.
Cemex completes investment programme at Dove Holes Building Products facility image
Cemex completes investment programme at Dove Holes Building Products facility
Cemex UK has reopened its Dove Holes Building Products facility in Derbyshire, following the completion of an investment programme to modernise the plant’s operational processes.
Band of Builders completes 48th project image
Band of Builders completes 48th project
Band of Builders has helped transform the life of Mike Shrimpton, a retired builder and his family, who live in Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Dover Trussed Roof Company invests in extra capacity image
Dover Trussed Roof Company invests in extra capacity
Calldene Structural Timber Solutions has completed the latest investment phase at its Dover Trussed Roof Company site with a £60,000 investment to increase truss assembly capacity.
ForgeFix champions building supplies sector in  House of Commons image
ForgeFix champions building supplies sector in  House of Commons
The company also raised awareness of its ambitious partnership with Prostate Cancer UK through the ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’ campaign.
Knauf named one of the UK’s Best Employers 2026 image
Knauf named one of the UK’s Best Employers 2026
The business already holds multiple employer and sustainability awards across its global operations.
SR Timber unveils fresh new look image
SR Timber unveils fresh new look
The new branding is on show throughout its literature and on a new customer-friendly website.
Breedon acquires Booth Precast Products image
Breedon acquires Booth Precast Products
Breedon Group has announced its acquisition of Booth Precast Products, a quarrying and concrete business in Co. Laois, following approval by the Competition Authority.
ERP provider Intact rebrands as GenetiQ image
ERP provider Intact rebrands as GenetiQ
The new name reflects both the industry DNA built into the platform through decades of working alongside customers, and the intelligent, adaptive technology that powers it.
Mad March Million is here … and the industry is moving image
Mad March Million is here … and the industry is moving
A month-long, sector-wide movement challenge urging merchants and suppliers to help collectively achieve one million steps throughout March is gathering pace.
CITB college achieves a strong outcome in Ofsted inspection image
CITB college achieves a strong outcome in Ofsted inspection
The inspection found that apprentices are thriving in their training at the National Construction College. They progress quickly and feel confident in applying their skills in training and at work.
Polypipe Building Services calls for proactive water management renewal across education estate image
Polypipe Building Services calls for proactive water management renewal across education estate
Polypipe Building Services has welcomed the Government’s new Education Estates Strategy, describing its focus on long-term resilience and proactive maintenance as essential to safeguarding school buildings across England.
Report finds 93% of homes up for sale lack 'green' features image
Report finds 93% of homes up for sale lack 'green' features
New analysis highlights the scale of the challenge facing the government’s Warm Homes Plan.
BMF rallying call in Parliament to get Britain building image
BMF rallying call in Parliament to get Britain building
MPs were told of the significant pressures affecting the industry and why urgent action is needed.
DMR Training calls on construction to act on mental health crisis image
DMR Training calls on construction to act on mental health crisis
The training provider is aiming to help turn awareness of the sector’s mental health crisis into real, actionable support.
Wienerberger partners with Chester Zoo image
Wienerberger partners with Chester Zoo
Wienerberger UK & Ireland has announced a new partnership with conservation charity Chester Zoo.
BMF issues dire warning on state of construction image
BMF issues dire warning on state of construction
Trading conditions are on a par with the aftermath of the 2008 market crash in the UK’s building materials sector, according to the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation).
Jeld-Wen timber products 100% sustainably sourced image
Jeld-Wen timber products 100% sustainably sourced
Jeld-Wen has confirmed that wood used in its manufacturing comes from 100% responsible sources in all its UK operations; placing it well ahead of targets to demonstrate sustainable wood sourcing by 2030 as part of net zero goals.
Jewson-sponsored rowing team crosses Atlantic for charity image
Jewson-sponsored rowing team crosses Atlantic for charity
A charity rowing team sponsored by Jewson has successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean in under 45 days to complete the World’s Toughest Row challenge.
New CITB report finds construction skills gap is structural image
New CITB report finds construction skills gap is structural
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its Industry Picture 2026, which states that the skills gap is structural, not temporary, and can only be overcome with widespread industry collaboration.
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