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The Chancellor’s letter to the CEO of the UK Infrastructure bank, John Flint, outlining a new strategic steer for the bank with a clear focus on retrofit technology, is a positive sign the Government is recognising the need to develop the retrofit market to cut carbon emissions, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian…

Pioneering pitched roof-tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, warns there may be more disruption on the horizon for the building and construction sector if the UK adopts proposed changes outlined in forthcoming European legislation. Set for introduction in 2024, this will impact on the fixing requirements of UK manufactured roof tiles and slates and means costs…

A CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system refers to software that helps you keep track of interactions with future and current customers and clients. Long gone are those lengthy spreadsheets with data scattered from inboxes, filing cabinets, and endless pieces of paper. A high-quality CRM can empower you and your building products business to understand your…

The construction industry worked hard throughout the COVID 19 pandemic but, now the masks are coming off, what has changed - if anything? Facta’s new, free to download, eBook, Construction Trends Post-Pandemic, considers the five key areas that they believe will influence how UK construction businesses act in the future. The themes explored are: Wellbeing…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been announced between representatives for the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (US) cementing a pledge to work together on the development of the US National Building Information Management (BIM) Program. Marking the next step in a two-year collaboration the MoU will see the US National…

This blog post, published by Barbour Product Search, considers the process of selecting CPD presentations from the specifier’s perspective, and explains that they have identified a need to improve their understanding of a subject because: A new project means they are working with an aspect of design for the first time New legislation means things…

Residents will be protected through the establishment of a national regulator which will ensure materials used to build homes will be made safer, says the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick. The regulator for construction products will have the power to remove any product from the market that presents a significant safety risk and prosecute any companies…

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today responded to the post-Brexit trade deal struck between the UK Government and EU Commission. RIBA CEO, Alan Vallance, said, “Today’s news of a post-Brexit trade deal is no doubt a relief for many. But while this deal provides us with some certainty around the future relationship between the…

Construction marketing communications agency CDP have announced the opening of their annual cryptic quiz - now in its twenty-something year – in aid of CRASH, the industry’s own charity that assists homeless and hospice charities through construction-related projects. The challenge is to work out the name of a band or artiste from the cryptic clues.…

Futurebuild has been postponed from 2-4 March 2021 to 1-3 March 2022. The 2022 event, which will take place at ExCeL, London, will be laser-focused on the most pressing industry issues, which were identified based on feedback from previous audiences. The event’s six spotlights and Arena programme will cover the fundamental issues currently facing…