11 Dec
British Standards are frequently ignored but none so more than BS 8000 Part 6 1990 Code of Practice for Slating and Tiling. This is initially done so to save on costs and time and usually ending with devastating consequences.
Sorting slates by thickness is just as important a part of…
Read More21 Dec
Winter is one of the most dangerous times of year, especially for builders and construction workers.
During the winter months, it is darker for longer and the weather changes to colder temperatures. We also often see lots of snow, ice and rain. This means the chance of slipping and falling…
Read More9 Nov
Applications for The UK Roofing Awards 2018 are now open! These are an industry-wide event, that aim to find the best in the business and “reward outstanding standards of workmanship and safety within the roofing industry.”
The Awards, which are hosted by…
Read More16 Oct
JRC Slate is coming to Merseyside!
November 13th-14th sees the National Buying Group’s annual conference descend on the great city of Liverpool.
The Conference
Always a highlight of the construction industry calendar, the NBG Conference has become one of the largest gatherings…
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Delegates at a conference set up by the newly-formed National Construction Training Services (NCTS) have banded together in a pledge to improve industry standards.
These groups and individuals have confirmed support for a new Roofing Sector Assessment Infrastructure and Sustainability Plan. This plan can be seen as a counteraction against…
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