The deadline to enter the 2026 BMJ Industry Awards is closing this Friday. To be in with a chance of winning one of the most sought-after awards this September, go to www.bmjindustryawards/enter and nominate your choices now. It’s the easiest thing to do; there are no lengthy submissions statements required, …

 After 67 years of service, working for four generations of the same family, Barry Loughran has retired from A. Perry Ltd at the age of 82, having joined as a factory apprentice in 1959. Loughran rose to become a factory supervisor, a role he held for many years. At 65 …

A major new charity initiative for the construction industry, Race for Change, has officially opened for entries. Focused on the twin themes of inclusivity and global water scarcity, the event will see 20 teams compete in a unique four-day race across Europe in June 2026,  all in support of vital …

Construction activity is likely to contract 2.5% in 2026, according to the Construction Products Association. Unsurprisingly, much of this is down to the current conflict in the Middle East and its potential impacts on the UK economy and construction industry. The CPA’s latest set of forecasts, released this morning (May …

Speak the speech, I pray you, as I pronounced it to you, trippingly on the tongue… Pride: noun, feeling of satisfaction in oneself due to one’s actions of the actions of those to whom you feel a connection There are things afoot in the world to make one want to …

Barnsley based Naylor Group was featured on the BBC TV’s The One Show on 21 April. Chief executive Edward Naylor was interviewed about the use of Artificial Intelligence within the company’s plastic pipes business. Since 2024, the company, which makes around 30 million meters of pipe a year, has been using AI to optimise …

Universal Wood Products has been sold to an Employee Ownership Trust, with all of the management and factory staff on board. Managing director Martin Cossington said the move was the best option for the future of the business whilst keeping the ethos and incentives for the present staff and management. …

There’s small choice in rotten apples. You know that old saying about people who live in glasshouses should refrain from stone-throwing? Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you the Prime Minister, Sir Kier Starmer, for whom, it would seem, that phrase is astonishingly apt. Sir Kier, as Leader of …

Households wanting to switch from oil or LPG heating systems to a heat pump can get an increased grant to do so, the Government announced today (April 21). Under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), homeowners can get £7,500 grant towards replacing their existing gas or oil heating system with an …

Outdoor areas are now expected to remain usable throughout the year. Across the UK, developers increasingly prioritise durability, effective drainage and low-maintenance finishes that withstand prolonged rain and temperature changes. Natural turf often struggles in these conditions, leading to mud, surface wear and inconsistent growth. Artificial grass provides a stable …