According to the latest BMBI report, value sales to builders, roofers and contractors in February were 2.3% higher than in February 2020, on an equal number of trading days.
Amid the current UK multi-residential development boom, the majority of contractors and consultants claim sustainability will be the most important design issue over the next ten years, according to a report from REHAU.
The information from the industry-wide consultation on the proposed Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) is still being processed and analysed, but preliminary data shows excellent engagement.
The MCRMA produces a range of publications to educate specifiers and contractors alike on metal building envelope design – these set out to answer some FAQs.
The second Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report shows specialist plumbing & heating merchants’ sales in January were down 5.0% on January 2020.
With the value of raw materials regularly increasing, M&E specifiers and contractors are being urged by REHAU to consider traditional pipework alternatives in order to reduce risk of theft.
Although the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the resumption of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, it has already become evident that fire sprinkler systems can help save lives, says Encasement.