All construction products articles
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CommentWhen everyone is responsible, noone is – the accountability gap in construction products reform
Brittany Harris argues that the government’s proposed reforms to the construction products regime will only succeed if accountability is clearly defined and backed by reliable digital evidence throughout the supply chain
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CommentIf product safety matters, the rules must apply to everyone
The construction products reform white paper creates a two-tier system – and that’s indefensible, says Paul Morrell
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NewsMarshalls predicts ‘no improvement in market activity’ this year
Revenue up but profit down at products business
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CommentFor construction product reform, the direction of travel is clear – it’s time for us all to act
Alongside the anticipated regulatory reform, a change in behaviour is required which sees industry players take greater responsibility for products and materials and be more accountable and transparent, says Amanda Long
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NewsGovernment commits to ‘system-wide’ construction products reform as CE marking deadline is extended again
Package of building safety measures include scrapping national fire testing standards and mandating sprinklers in care homes
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NewsHackitt’s golden thread guidance on digitalisation being ignored by most product manufacturers, CLC report finds
More than 90% of product manufacturers do not see digitalisation as a ‘major concern’
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NewsAttacks on Red Sea shipping becoming ‘significant issue’ for construction products, CPA warns
Container prices have quadrupled in past month as ships are diverted around coast of Africa
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FeaturesBuilding bridges: how Paul Morrell would fix our broken products testing system
Industry veteran Paul Morrell has written a seminal review on overhauling products testing. The man himself explains his thinking in the first of a two-part interview
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NewsProduct availability improves as slow start to year softens demand
Supply of gas boilers and M&E products remains a challenge
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NewsUKCA mark plans need to be in place a year before deadline, CPA warns
Full rollout of new certification system was delayed by two and a half years in December but many key issues left unresolved
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NewsGovernment downgrades support for businesses' energy bills
Move follows rapid drops in wholesale gas prices since original scheme was announced in September
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NewsTwo and a half year respite for construction products as government finally provides CE mark clarity
Housing department finally buckles under pressure to delay new certification rules
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NewsWeak demand sees inflation moderate and product availability improve
Shortages persist for electrotechnical products, says CLC
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NewsTesting sector in limbo as government fails to clarify new certification rules
BBA chief ‘very concerned’ by approaching deadline for UK-only testing regime
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NewsBuilders merchants’ sales grew 30% last year during supply chain squeeze
Analyst calls the figures “remarkable” but warns further supply issues could hit the industry in 2022
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FeaturesConstruction faces new certification crisis
Lack of testing facilities means industry may not have time to prepare for the introduction of the UKCA mark in less than a year
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NewsBusiness secretary still to meet CLC over mounting products testing crisis
Government yet to respond to group’s warning on new certification rules
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NewsMaterials shortages eased in August, CLC says
But several key materials remain in short supply, update warns
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NewsFears grow industry has not seen the worst of materials delays, Gleeds report warns
Three-quarters of respondents report shortages are delaying projects