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 corn 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...

JCB to cut nearly 1000 jobs

JCB the digger manufacturer, is to axe up to 950 direct jobs and another 500 agency workers, is ‘a slap in the face’ for the hard working people who have made JCB the...

CITB guidance and downloads for site managers and builders (Updated)

The CITB has launched some great industry guidance with a comprehensive set off checklists and forms to help site managers foremen and small builders, brief workers and operate sites safely....

New trainee plant op course launched to help youth

A brand new apprenticeship route for trainee plant operators is ready to launch following years of planning by equipment owners, hirers, clients and training providers. The new Construction Plant Operative...

New guidance says tradesmen can work till 9pm

The Government has explained plans for construction sites with working hours being extended to evenings and weekends this includes residential areas to take pressure off public transport. In a new...