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BCIS’s chief economist, Dr David Crosthwaite, has responded to the Autumn Statement by labelling it as “underwhelming” for the construction industry. The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) provide cost and carbon data to the built environment industry. Crosthwaite said: “In light of the OBR’s central forecast being downgraded, the Autumn …

Buying group National Buying Group rewarded its best suppliers and most engaged Partners for 2023 at a Gala event at St George’s Hall in Liverpool tonight (November 20). The winners were: Brick & block :                                   …

Russell Roof Tiles has pledged to transform old habits into healthy new ones by taking on a 50-day fitness challenge while raising money for local charities. Over the course of the programme, 14 staff from its Burton site, will use state-of-the-art body-scanning technology to measure who has improved the most …

Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association to create a technical document which will help architects, engineers and builders comply with more stringent building regulations as we head towards the 2025 Future Homes Standard. The 58-page booklet, available to STA members, contains details on how to minimise heat …

TG Lynes’ Helping Hand campaign has awarded the Ruth Winston Community Centre, in Palmers Green, with £10,000 worth of materials and labour. It gas also given Southbury Primary School in Ponders Ender £5,000 worth of support, the causes were chosen by a team of TG Lynes judges from dozens of …

Glenigan reported that construction project-starts has more than halved (59%), against last year, but detailed planning approvals grew 17% compared with the year before. Main contract awards experienced a 27% declined on the preceding period, this is 51% down when compared with the same period last year – regional performance …

The 2023 Pavestone Rally has raised a staggering £218K for its chosen charities, Variety Children’s Charity, Crash, British Heart Foundation and The Rainy Day Trust. Setting off on the 6th September from Gent (Belgium), with stop overs in Strasbourg (France), Innsbruck (Austria), Milan (Italy), via a fantastic mountain pass and to the finishing line in Monte Carlo (Monaco) on the 10th September. A short hop …

The Smith Brothers have continued along its path of sustainable expansion with its addition of three new locations this year, taking its branch network to 20 branches across the UK. SBS Dundee opened in Q2 this year, and new locations in Hull and Exeter opened earlier this month. Steve Walmsley, …

James Burrell Builders Merchants renews silver accreditation under the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) at all 11 branches. FORS is a voluntary scheme for fleet operators who strive for best practice in safety, efficiency and environmental protection; the scheme is open to any business operating a vehicle on a public …

Travis Perkins is teaming up with Northampton Saints and the Northampton Saints Foundation for its tenth Christmas Toy Collection. Donations can be made at the Saints’ match against the Harlequins on November 24 at multiple points at Franklin’s Gardens leading up to the game. Travis Perkins’ managing director, James MacKenzie, …