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James Donaldson donates £53,000 to charity
James Donaldson & Sons embarked on the fundraising campaign in June 2019 and has exceeded its target by raising £53,945 for its charity partner, Maggie’s.
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James Donaldson & Sons embarked on the fundraising campaign in June 2019 and has exceeded its target by raising £53,945 for its charity partner, Maggie’s.
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NHBC launches free training webinars
NHBC has launched a series of free training webinars to help support the construction sector during the coronavirus disruption.
NHBC has launched a series of free training webinars to help support the construction sector during the coronavirus disruption.
BMF backs CLC plan to save UK construction
Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) co-signs Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) letter to the Prime Minister requesting support for the production and distribution of building materials to continue.
Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) co-signs Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) letter to the Prime Minister requesting support for the production and distribution of building materials to continue.
FMB says builders still in dark over bailout loans
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is asking the Chancellor to address delays with the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), as small builders across the country are struggling to keep their businesses afloat.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is asking the Chancellor to address delays with the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), as small builders across the country are struggling to keep their businesses afloat.
People in lockdown search for decking
Internet searches for decking in the UK doubled in the week the country was told to stay at home according to new research from Composite Prime.
Internet searches for decking in the UK doubled in the week the country was told to stay at home according to new research from Composite Prime.
Confor confirms timber industry key worker status
Defra spokesperson confirms to Confor that entire timber supply chain has key worker status and can continue to work if safe to do so.
Defra spokesperson confirms to Confor that entire timber supply chain has key worker status and can continue to work if safe to do so.
Construction sector implements diverging strategies
Despite the government declaring construction an essential sector there is still confusion and differing opinions in the board rooms of the big construction companies.
Despite the government declaring construction an essential sector there is still confusion and differing opinions in the board rooms of the big construction companies.
Huws Gray acquires timber frame firm
Based in Welshpool, AC Roof Trusses was established in 1982, employs 30 people and specialises in the design, production and supply of timber frame structures, trussed rafters and the posi joist roof and floor systems.
Based in Welshpool, AC Roof Trusses was established in 1982, employs 30 people and specialises in the design, production and supply of timber frame structures, trussed rafters and the posi joist roof and floor systems.
Millennials cannot identify basic handyman tools
Google searches asking whether DIY stores are staying open during lockdown has increased by 3,300% but millennials could not name 8 out of 15 tools on average.
Google searches asking whether DIY stores are staying open during lockdown has increased by 3,300% but millennials could not name 8 out of 15 tools on average.
BMF clarifies builders’ merchants’ role during restrictions
Construction Leadership Council Taskforce briefing asked for clarification on builders’ merchants’ operational status following the additional restrictions announced by the Government.
Construction Leadership Council Taskforce briefing asked for clarification on builders’ merchants’ operational status following the additional restrictions announced by the Government.
TTF issues lockdown guidance as companies close
Confusion still leaves government guidance open to interpretation on how it applies to the construction sector.
Confusion still leaves government guidance open to interpretation on how it applies to the construction sector.
Merchants look for clarification after latest Government coronavirus statement
Builders merchants and DIY stores are currently assessing their positions following the government’s latest coronavirus update which seems to keep the door open for their continued operation.
Builders merchants and DIY stores are currently assessing their positions following the government’s latest coronavirus update which seems to keep the door open for their continued operation.
TTF says Government must keep cash flowing in construction
The TTF issued a survey to members to evaluate the impact of the coronavirus and two thirds of the respondents reported a drop in demand for timber as the sector prepares for six to 12 months of disruption.
The TTF issued a survey to members to evaluate the impact of the coronavirus and two thirds of the respondents reported a drop in demand for timber as the sector prepares for six to 12 months of disruption.
BMF welcomes government support package
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the government’s plans to protect wages.
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the government’s plans to protect wages.
BSW supports Britain's future architects with timber donation
BSW Timber has donated Grown-in-Britain-certified products from its construction timber range to an innovative architectural student exercise in London.
BSW Timber has donated Grown-in-Britain-certified products from its construction timber range to an innovative architectural student exercise in London.
TIMCON calls for urgent keyworker clarity
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has asked the Government to urgently clarify that workers in wooden pallet and packaging companies are included in its list of key workers.
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has asked the Government to urgently clarify that workers in wooden pallet and packaging companies are included in its list of key workers.
New Brands for The W Exhibition 2020
The W Exhibition has reported an influx of brand new exhibiting companies who are set to make their debut at the NEC in September 27 to 30.
The W Exhibition has reported an influx of brand new exhibiting companies who are set to make their debut at the NEC in September 27 to 30.
APF 2020 is full steam ahead for September
The APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition is going ahead in September as planned.
The APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition is going ahead in September as planned.
Wood Awards 2020 launches call for entries
2020 is the 50th anniversary of the Wood Awards, celebrating British architecture and product design using wood.
2020 is the 50th anniversary of the Wood Awards, celebrating British architecture and product design using wood.
Timber trades respond to coronavirus
Covid-19 is having a dramatic effect on businesses, supply chains and retail operations. We spoke to the various timber trade bodies and building federations for their take on the situation.
Covid-19 is having a dramatic effect on businesses, supply chains and retail operations. We spoke to the various timber trade bodies and building federations for their take on the situation.
