Government steps in to fund ACM cladding remediation

The Ministry of Housing is to inject £200m to speed the removal and replacement of aluminium composite cladding (ACM) from nearly 170 privately owned high-rise buildings, following delays in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. The Government announced that [...]

Industry first as Willmott Dixon encourages supply chain to join Considerate Constructors Scheme

Willmott Dixon is making a huge commitment to ensuring a considerate supply chain by asking its top-tier supply chain partners to register with the Considerate Constructors Scheme. All of Willmott Dixon’s 600 Category A supply chain partners, which make-up around [...]

Firestone’s Rubbergard™ EPDM delivers on the detailing at Cotswold destination

Firestone Building Products’ RubberGard™ EPDM roofing membrane has been used to help create a woodland haven for holiday makers, foodies and golfing enthusiasts at the prestigious ‘The Lodges at Feldon Valley’ Hotel. Due to open in spring 2019, The Lodges [...]

Persimmon CEO to step down

The CEO of Persimmon is to leave his role following criticisms of his £75m bonus. According to the housebuilder’s statement, the “distraction” around Jeff Fairburn’s pay award was having a negative impact on the company's reputation, and so the decision [...]

Budget 2018: key construction points

Chancellor Phillip Hammond made several announcements of increased investment in housing and construction in a Budget speech that contained more positive spending news than many had expected. Key construction sector announcements included a removal of stamp duty for all first-time buyers of [...]

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