The Building Safety Act will bring about changes to culture on a scale never seen before, according to the CEO of Local Authority Building Control (LABC) in England and Wales. Lorna Stimpson, CEO of LABC) told a podcast hosted by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) that the Act addressed …

Chair of the Board of Travis Perkins PLC, Jasmine Whitbread, has announced her decision to step down as a director of the company and as chair. Whitbread will leave her role at the close of business on May 31 2024 when Jez Maiden, senior independent director, will take over the …

AG has made a series of substantial investments totalling over £5.4 million to enhance its manufacturing facilities; its latest upgrades, exceeding £400,000 will boost production efficiency to help meet demand while simultaneously reducing the company’s environmental footprint. Focused on modernising its factories, equipment, and technology with the construction of a …

The CPA (Construction Products Association) has forecasted construction output to fall by 2.2% this year, before a broader economic recovery to underpin growth of 2.1% in 2025 with further growth of 3.6% predicted for 2026. Beneath the overall figure, it is likely to be a year of mixed fortunes for …

More than £60 million allocated funding for schemes to promote heat pump installations has not been spent, which has raised questions over the effectiveness of the schemes – according to reports. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was brought in to help homes and small business in England and Wales switch …

Scell-it (UK) has acquired both Rivco Ltd and Kamtech Fasteners (ARK brand), strengthening its position in the Construction Fixings, Rivets, Rivnuts and Setting Tools sector. Kamtech Fasteners, based in West Bromwich, established in 2015 and have a customer base which aligns with that of Scell-it (UK). Its has said its  …

CRASH announced it has appointed Trisha Pickersgill as its chief executive, who will start the role May 1 2024. Pickersgill has 18 years’ experience in hospice management and care, having held several senior roles at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice (RGP) most recently, as director of business development, operations and performance. …

Ibstock has invested over £12 million into its Aldridge factory, which it said will improve its energy efficiency and quality at the site. As part of its investment, it has also upgraded its legacy technology in the facility. This includes installing brand-new dryers, which now include screen-controlled moisture monitoring – …

Over 15,000 interactions were made between the 280 exhibitors and 1,080 visitors at the NMBS Exhibition, which is the highest number in the exhibition’s history. Last year’s event saw similar numbers of visitors through the Coventry Building Society Arena doors, but these increased interaction figures show the continued importance that …

Travis Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of the timber chain of custody; it has also recently joined Timber Development UK (TDUK). The merchant stated that as one of the biggest providers of timber for building and construction projects in the country, the business prides itself on ensuring …