Setcrete, a manufacturer of floor levelling compounds and ceramic tile adhesives, has agreed to become a Company Partner of national construction charity, Band of Builders (BoB). In addition to financial support for the charity, Setcrete will supply products for projects being undertaken by Band of Builders, which include renovations, extensions …
Read More »BMF backs BoB’s Every Merchant Matters movement
National construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) has partnered with the Support Yard CIC to announce its new mental health support initiative: Every Merchant Matters, backed by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). The initiative was launched at the latest BMF Members’ Day with the aim of harnessing the unique reach …
Read More »Marshalls sponsors BoB builders project
Building products manufacturer Marshalls has sponsored Construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) for its 53rd project; improving accessibility for Leicestershire labourer Jonathan Coleman, Coleman, who was 48 years-old when he suffered a stroke just six weeks before his wedding day in July 2018, had been struggling with the uneven and …
Read More »Snickers Workwear names Band of Builders as charity partner
Snickers Workwear has announced a new charity partnership with Band of Builders. The partnership will see Snickers Workwear and construction charity Band of Builders work together on a range of initiatives designed to raise vital funds and support for construction workers and their families facing challenging circumstances. The brand will …
Read More »CT1 renews pledge as BoB tops £2m of projects delivered
CT1 has pledged its ongoing support to National construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) as the charity completes £2m of projects delivered. The charity, known for delivering rapid home adaptation and renovation projects, completed two projects in May to take the total value of the work its volunteers have delivered …
Read More »Construction workers need access to mental health support “now more than ever before”
A national construction charity is marking this year’s World Mental Health Day by renewing its efforts to signpost tradespeople and construction workers to places where they can get support for their mental health. This is made all the more important in the wake of the devastating collapse of major construction …
Read More »Calls to create construction industry mental health helpline double
A construction charity has seen a 105.5% increase in messages to its text helpline after the launch of an initiative to take the mental health message to construction sites and estates teams across the UK. Hays, the construction recruitment specialist, joined forces with the charity Band of Builders (BoB) in …
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