INDUSTRY NEWS
Trade bodies monitor construction supplies to iron out demand and production
THE Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is working with the Construction Products Association (CPA) to monitor the manufacturing and distribution of their respective members in order to meet the needs of housebuilders, contractors and SME builders as sites re-open.
They are heading up the Product Availability Group, set-up by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), which is co- ordinating the industry’s response to the COVID-19 crisis.
The BMF is gaining information from across its membership to identify items likely to be in short supply. Early shortfalls in plaster and plasterboard supply were the first to be flagged up under the monitoring system, and steps are being taken to resolve that shortfall.
John Newcomb, chief executive of the BMF, said: “The Product Availability Group, which includes Tier 1 contractors, large and SME
housebuilders along with merchants and manufacturers, is meeting every two weeks to keep a watching brief on the situation across the entire construction industry supply chain.
“Nothing like this has happened before and the work we are doing is unprecedented. The spirit of collaboration forged within the CLC makes it possible for the whole materials
chain to work together to resolve any challenges in a proactive way and ensure demand is met across the construction sector.”
The BMF’s five larges merchant members, along with five of the CPA’s largest manufacturing members are part of the Product Availability Group.
Lighthouse Club launches new app supporting mental health
A NEW, feature-rich upgrade of the Free Construction Industry Helpline app has been released to support Mental health Awareness Week.
Along with technology partners COINS, the Lighthouse Club, the construction industry charity’s free app has been upgraded with some fantastic new features just in time for Mental Health Awareness Week.
The new features focus on preventative tools and building resilience in the areas of mental, physical, and financial wellbeing and guides users through a series of questions to provide the best possible information, advice and guidance.
Each section of the app offers learnings about a variety of conditions or issues, self- assessment tools, coping strategies and referral pathways to access expert advice and support.
The charity’s mission is that “no construction worker or their family is alone in a crisis” and this new version of its popular self-support app complements
their free 24/7 Construction Industry helpline and their free online “Lunch and Learn” wellbeing courses.
Along with the industry leading Building Mental Health initiative that now has nearly 500 companies signed up to its charter, the charity is already helping to drive significant change through the construction industry, concentrating on making all aspects of support and training relating to wellbeing as accessible as possible by making them free at the point of use.
The latest updates to the app come at a time when the industry desperately needs support. Taking the first step in seeking help with personal issues can be daunting but the app offers people self-learning and coping strategies so that they can help themselves or if necessary, take the next step in seeking professional help.
The free app is available to download now. Download on iPhone Download on Android
William Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Club 7
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