Construction’s recovery threatened by Ukraine crisis, says FMB
A recovery in construction output to its highest level since September 2019 risks being undermined by the invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the supply of materials and rising costs, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
Liberty secures three new servicing contracts
Property services business Liberty has secured three new contracts worth up to £32 million over the next ten years
Football match raises over £2.7k for Band of Builders charity
As part of its ongoing support for construction charity Band of Builders, Resideo has helped raised just over £2,700 by organising a fundraising football match held at Ascot United
Heat pump training centre opens in the North East
Go Green Training Academy, based in Peterlee, County Durham, has opened its doors to deliver qualifications in the installation, servicing and maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
Exports minister visits Roman
Shower designer and manufacturer Roman has welcomed Mike Freer, the minister for exports, and Paul Howell, the MP of Sedgefield, to its headquarters in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
Screwfix goes greener by expanding refurbished power tool trial
Retailer Screwfix has enhanced its offering in refurbished power tools after a successful trial
Chancellor urged to back skills growth in Spring Statement
The HomeServe Foundation has called on the chancellor to re-introduce employer incentives for taking on an apprentice for regulated trades including gas and heating engineers
Ideal Heating launches search for ‘Super Plumber’
Boiler manufacturer Ideal Heating has embarked on a mission to find the nation's Super Plumber
Tradespeople look to keep up with demand amid soaring costs
Demand for tradespeople has risen by 50% in the past two years but increased costs are also taking their toll, according to latest research by Rated People
Access Training welcomes Apprenticeship Levy review
A training provider has responded to the chancellor’s statement that government will be reviewing the Apprenticeship Levy, identifying a construction skills shortage