A Private Member’s Bill calling for the mandatory licensing of construction companies will help protect consumers and reputable builders, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The Bill, introduced by the Conservative MP Mark Garnier, is being debated in Parliament on November 19 and will allow MPs to debate proposals …

Fairalls Builders’ Merchants participated in the 24/7 Vital Cycle fundraising campaign to raise money for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex. The Fairalls team at the Godstone branch cycled 247 miles and helped the charity raise £20,000 in total. Thomas Rawlinson of the Godstone branch, said: “The bike arrived and we …

As the first ever Built Environment Day at COP26 approaches, Timber Development UK is calling for world and industry leaders to recognise the pressing need to use wood in construction. With the built environment responsible for nearly 40% of global CO2 emissions, using low-carbon renewable materials such as timber is …

The increase in construction output at 1.3% in September is welcome news after a slight dip in previous months, but the overall picture remains bleak for the industry as it faces soaring prices with materials and skills shortages continuing to bite, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB ) in …

The managing director of Baxi UK & Ireland has called for swifter measures to speed up the introduction of hydrogen in order to decarbonise home heating. Baxi is currently demonstrating a hydrogen boiler as part of the UK government’s Hy4Heat programme in Low Thornley near Gateshead. Speaking at the Hydrogen …

Leading power tool manufacturer, Makita UK, have launched the new 40VMax LS004G XGT Mitre Saw as part of their XGT range featuring a number of new 40VMax cordless machines. The new high-powered products provide a one-battery solution to the most challenging jobs without sacrificing run time. This XGT 260mm Slide …