1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (261+ words) Footwear standards for safety shoes worn for commercial use are changing from today, 8 April. The standard EN ISO 20345 defines both the basic and additional requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) safety shoes for commercial use. Footwear in accordance with EN…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (608+ words) The main risk facing the UK construction industry is low demand and rising energy and fuel costs that are driving up prices, says the Material Supply Chain Group. Total construction output decreased by 2. 0% in the 3 months to January 2026, marking four…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (375+ words) With just two weeks remaining until entries close, BMI UK & Ireland is encouraging apprentices to apply for its 2026 Apprentice of the Year competition." Applications remain open until midnight on 17 April 2026, with entries accepted in both written and video formats. The…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (201+ words) The European Slate Company Limited (ESCO) has been acquired by Euston Ventures, an investment company. ESCO supplies builders" merchants across the South of England and the Midlands. The company imports and distributes natural roofing slate from quarries in Wales, Spain,…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (563+ words) The first Timber Industry Roofing Batten Training Day took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Liverpool last week. Over 40 delegates attended the event, instigated by SR Timber, but delivered by various industry experts, and it is now poised for…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (152+ words) The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a public consultation to amend the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW). " The consultation is now open for comments from employers and those directly involved in sectors that use lead. HSE…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (276+ words) The Construction Products Association has appointed Amanda Long as its new Deputy Chief Executive. "Amanda will join the CPA part-time following the retirement of current Deputy Chief Executive, Jeff May. At a time of significant change for the construction sector,…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (954+ words) March data indicated a solid reduction in UK construction output, albeit at a slightly less marked pace than in the previous month. Residential work remained by far the weakest-performing category. The latest survey also suggested that operating margins were under…...

2+ day, 37+ min ago  (474+ words) The HCR Group has appointed John Temoyan as Vice President of Sales and Gina Kelley as Vice President of Marketing to support its regional companies. The additions reflect the company's focus on building the team and infrastructure to further its…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (460+ words) The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation on The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). The national regulator for workplace health and safety is inviting businesses, employers, health practitioners and industry stakeholders to…...