6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (934+ words) The value of underlying work ( Residential construction starts fell sharply, declining 15% against the preceding three months and dropping 36% compared with last year. Non-residential project starts provided support, rising 6% quarter-on-quarter and standing 1% above a year ago. The construction industry has not…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (376+ words) Ariel Plastics has strengthened its offer from Onduline with the launch of INNOLINE®, a stylish, lightweight roofing sheet system designed to appeal to homeowners and DIY enthusiasts. This new system will help merchants and roofing material stockists meet the growing…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (544+ words) For 70 years the Lighthouse Charity has been delivering life changing and life saving support to the construction community, but they are now facing one of the toughest years in their history as demand for their services reaches record levels. As…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (827+ words) That is what flat roof failure usually looks like in this country. Not a split down the middle of the field. A junction someone rushed on a Friday afternoon in 2011, signed off in failing light, then forgotten about entirely. Waterproofing…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (404+ words) Roofing specialist BMI UK & Ireland has launched a new self-service digital platform that provides roofing professionals with 24/7 access to critical business information. Developed using customer insights, the platform is part of BMI’s wider digitalisation strategy to support the roofing trade…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) The main auditorium at Peterborough’s Key Theatre has reopened after the installation of a permanent RAAC mitigation scheme to keep building users safe. Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was discovered at the theatre in 2023, which led to Lindum delivering a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (425+ words) Access equipment manufacturer Werner is calling for a greater focus on working at height safety, following the publication of the latest HSE report into deaths and serious injuries in the workplace. The new Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures once…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (505+ words) Polyroof, a brand of Roberts Group, has launched the PRX range – two distinct solutions developed specifically for refurbishment of pitched profiled metal roof sheets. Designed to address the varied challenges associated with ageing metal roof sheets, the PRX range provides…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (501+ words) This was 11 more than the 332 recorded in both June 2026 and July 2025. According to The Insolvency Service, construction firms accounted for 17% of all insolvencies in England and Wales in July 2026. The largest proportion of construction insolvencies were among firms providing specialised…...