Persimmon puts site managers through school

Persimmon puts site managers through school

Tyler Collins, a Persimmon trainee site manager in South Wales, recently completed a Level 4 NVQ Persimmon says that it is the first house-builder in the country to offer its own national vocational qualifications (NVQs). The company has been accredited by awarding organisation NOCN, the National Open College Network, to deliver NVQ courses as part…

SRS Expands Presence in California Through Acquisition Of JB Wholesale | 2021-02-12

SRS Expands Presence in California Through Acquisition Of JB Wholesale | 2021-02-12

SRS Expands Presence in California Through Acquisition Of JB Wholesale | 2021-02-12 | Roofing Contractor This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing…

Galliford names new environment chief

Galliford names new environment chief

Steve Slessor Steve Slessor, currently regional director of Galliford Try’s environment operations in Scotland, is succeeding Ian Jones, who is retiring after a 41 years with the organisation. Ian Jones began work in 1979 for civils contractor Lehane Mackenzie & Shand, which built the Erskin and Kylesku bridges. In 1989 it was acquired by Morrison…

Panasonic’s EverVolt Modules Ready to Ship, Offering U.S. Homeowners Latest Solar Energy-Efficient Solution | 2021-02-12

Panasonic’s EverVolt Modules Ready to Ship, Offering U.S. Homeowners Latest Solar Energy-Efficient Solution | 2021-02-12

Panasonic’s EverVolt Modules Ready to Ship, Offering U.S. Homeowners Latest Solar Energy-Efficient Solution | 2021-02-12 | Roofing Contractor This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this…

Locked-down learning

Locked-down learning

Elizabeth Taylor is a graduate commercial surveyor with chartered surveyors Carter Jonas Covid-19 has wrought much the same level of disruption within the surveying sector as it has across most other sectors and some businesses have felt it more keenly than others. I feel very fortunate that I have only experienced disruption to my training…

Building Envelope Associates Represents Composite Reinforcements Leader Basanite | 2021-02-12

Building Envelope Associates Represents Composite Reinforcements Leader Basanite | 2021-02-12

Building Envelope Associates Represents Composite Reinforcements Leader Basanite | 2021-02-12 | Roofing Contractor This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use…

Construction’s bounce-back starts to fade

Construction’s bounce-back starts to fade

After that record 41% fall in April 2020, construction output had been rebounding, growing every month – until now. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), December 2020’s output was down 2.9% compared to November, falling to £13,516m and its lowest level since August. December saw falls in both new work (3.8%) and repair…

Construction profit warnings hit new high

Construction profit warnings hit new high

Accountancy firm EY monitors all the statements put out London Stock Exchange listed companies. The FTSE Construction & Materials sector issued a record 33 profit warnings in 2020. We have previously reported that there were 28 profit warnings in the sector in the first nine months of 2020. The latest EY Profit Warnings Report reveals…

Graham picked for Glasgow office revamp

Graham picked for Glasgow office revamp

The contract with management consultant Solutino involves revamping 6 Atlantic Quay (6AQ), a multi-storey property built in 2003. The project will deliver more than 69,300 sq ft of premium office space spanning over seven floors. Real estate investment management consultant Solutino advised and managed the acquisition of the building in 2018. The development is designed…