Brick makers to axe jobs due to fall in demand

Ibstock has made an announcement that up to 375 jobs which represent around 14% of its workforce, would be potentially impacted by streamlining plans, while rival brick and block maker Forerra...

Company fined £1.1 m after worker fell from ladder

A London-based relocation and refurbishment company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when he fell from height from a ladder the firm was fined £1.1m Luton Crown...

VAT changes spark cash flow crisis

Many large and small builders and contractors are calling for a delay  to VAT changes which could see 150,000 construction companies face a 20% drop in cash flow. The new...

Unite union calls for all workers to wear masks

Nationaltradesmen.co.uk has been reporting about the issues around workers rights and issues with the self employed workforce now Unite has issued warnings around working in the construction industry. Unite has sent...

Barratt's and Bovis homes look to cut contractors rates by 15%

Nationaltradesmen.co.uk has learnt that house builders Barratt’s and Bovis homes are using the corona virus pandemic to lower rates for specialist contactors including bricklayers and carpenters. Some information that was...

Lots of brick's available or the restart in building (Video)

UK’s leading brick makers are assuring builders and contractors that stocks of 500 million bricks are currently in stock to help the industry get back to work. The (BDA) Trade...