Builders merchants sales growth continues upward trend in Q1 2018

The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms total Q1 2018 sales were up 0.4% on Q1 2017. Quarterly growth was driven by Timber (+2.3%), alongside Plumbing and Heating (+8.0%), Kitchens and Bathrooms (+3.6%), Ironmongery (+2.1%), and Decorating... View Article

Morgan Sindall wins award for inspiring workplace change

Construction and infrastructure company, Morgan Sindall, has picked up the top accolade for transforming workplace culture at the 2018 Inspiring Change Awards. Organised by CECA (Civil Engineering Contractors Association), the awards celebrate organisations, projects and individuals that have created a... View Article

RHI Reforms: What they mean for GSHP’s & you

The long-awaited reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) regulations have successfully passed through Parliament and came into effect on 22 May 2018. Impacting both the Domestic and Non Domestic RHI schemes, the reforms redress payment eligibility and introduce new... View Article

The future of housebuilding

The United Kingdom is experiencing something of an upturn in the housebuilding industry, which has created a positive feel for those involved in the market. According to the Telegraph construction companies in the UK witnessed their best year for a... View Article

Trio of awards for site managers across north of England

Three site managers across two of Duchy Homes’ housebuilding divisions have been recognised as Commended Winners in NHBC’s national Health and Safety Awards. David Mills, Dean Ellis and Peter Hines all received awards for their developments in Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and... View Article

Spitfire secures two prestigious awards

Leading niche homebuilder Spitfire Bespoke Homes has been recognised for its work at the Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2018. The company was awarded highly commended for Best Family Home under £750,000 for its show home at Highworth in Broadway,... View Article

Commended winners named in NHBC Health and Safety Awards

57 UK site managers have been awarded Commended status in NHBC’s annual Health and Safety Awards.  Now in their ninth year, the Awards recognise and reward site managers’ commitment to achieving the very best in on site health and safety. In recent... View Article

Bureau Veritas considers the impact of the Hackitt Review

As the long-awaited Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety by Dame Judith Hackitt was published last week, prompting much debate among the media, general public and industry alike, Bureau Veritas considers the long-term repercussions of the recommendations and calls... View Article

The retail park renaissance?

The shifting retail landscape is continuing to cause a ripple of confusion, risk and uncertainty for investors and developers alike, however, innovation has a key part to play in the sector. Paul Starbuck from retail, sport and leisure specialists LK2... View Article