As Scotland continues to battle a surge in the global pandemic, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has repeated its urgent call for industry workers to be COVID-19 smart in their social lives. The unique collective of more than 100 construction professionals is once again reminding staff to protect their colleagues by following physical distancing…
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is delighted to confirm that it will be continuing its sponsorship of Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club for the 2020/21 season, which will coincide with the launch of a new digital strategy for the Women’s Championship side. BiKBBI’s sponsorship of Charlton Athletic Women begun in…
The past several years have been traumatic for the construction industry, with large business failures, Brexit, and now a pandemic that restricts work. But now, is the future of the industry beginning to look more promising? While lockdown restrictions are eased and the sector is boosted by a £1.3 billion government investment to build new…
It’s no secret that during lockdown many people themselves kept busy with DIY projects and it seems that all the extra time spent on maintenance, repairs and renovations has led to a new found appreciation for tradespeople. According to new research from leading tool firm Draper Tools, 53 per cent of Brits said their recent…
Over half (55 per cent) feel positive about their business and trade prospects for the months ahead Half of tradespeople say their workload has increased since lockdown eased in June 2020 Builders have been the busiest tradespeople, followed by plumbers, electricians and carpenters Over half (52 per cent) say this has been because of people…
A hospice which supports patients with life-limiting conditions from across north east Worcestershire has seen its fundraising efforts enhanced by help from a leading builders merchant. Primrose Hospice, based on St Godwalds Road in Bromsgrove, requires £1.7 million per year to maintain its services and aims to raise a portion of those funds through selling…
The results have been revealed from a consultation on qualification criteria for low carbon heating system training courses. The consultation was carried by a Coalition of Heating Industry bodies with particular interests in Low Carbon Heating Systems. A Training Strategy published by the Heat Pump Association (HPA) alongside the consultation lays out how the heating…
Excellence Achievement and Learning (EAL) has announced the launch of a new NVQ Level 3 certificate for Cabling and Jointing following work by the JIB Cabling and Jointing Committee to develop recognised qualification routes in the sector. The EAL L3 Certificate in Power Supply and Distribution Cabling is an occupational qualification for learners who work…
A further ten leading manufacturers have signed up to syndicate their product data to wholesalers through EDATA’s product data pool service. Added to the original Founder Member manufacturers, this brings the total number of manufacturers committed to using EDATA to provide a single source of ecommerce-friendly data to 25, with more in the pipeline. The…
Institution of Lighting Professionals launch two brand new Professional Lighting Guides including: PLG23: Lighting for Cycling Infrastructure This document updates and supersedes Technical report 23 Lighting of Cycle Tracks. It is a comprehensive review of current lighting standards and guidance and applies them to cycling infrastructure. This document includes guidance for cycle tracks where surfaces…