Day: March 31, 2022

Clockwise from top left are Tom, Edward, Richard and Mark WakefordThe demerger of Stepnell sees brothers Tom and Edward Wakeford take over one part of the business and their cousins  Mark and Richard Wakeford, also brothers, take over the other. The Stepnell Construction business will...

While current demand remains strong there are the first signs of a slight softening and shift in the balance of demand, with some regions reporting a decline in the level of retail sales for DIY and home improvement project, but compensated by higher volumes of...

Beacon is the second roofing contractor that Brickability has bought in the last nine months. Beacon Roofing, founded in 1993, is a Surrey based contractor that provides roofing services across the southeast of England, predominantly for national house-builders and developers. For the 12 months to...

CITB’s careers advice service, Go Construct, recently launched a new industry ambassador scheme in partnership with STEM Learning. The scheme is run by CITB, on behalf of STEM, and has a target of 1,700 ambassadors by 2024. Go Construct STEM ambassadors are construction professionals, from...

Stairs can be hazardousMaking stairs at least 250mm deep, as per BS 5395-1, instead of the current minimum of 225mm, is reckoned to reduce falls by 60%. The standard also requires the provision of handrails, mandating two, one of which must always be within reach....

The training centre will be within The Rise housing development that is under construction in ScotswoodIf approved, the NHBC Training Hub will be built in partnership with Keepmoat Homes, New Tyne West Development Company (NTWDC), Newcastle City Council, North of Tyne Combined Authority and Homes...