News Articles

Here at D-marc we strive to bring our readers all the latest news and views from the construction industry and the roofing sector in particular.  In August 2016 the Insurance Act 2015 came into force so today we’re going to take a look at what it means for contractors in the roofing industry and how it’s likely to affect them.  There will be some radical changes on how commercial insurance claims will be treated in the future and ECIC (the specialist insurer for the construction sector) advises all contractors and sub-contractors to familiarise themselves with the new law so that they under

Here at D-marc we’re well aware of the skills shortage within the UK construction industry, and the roofing sector in particular so we’re enthusiastic advocates of the government’s Apprenticeship programme which is vital in addressing the shortage of skilled workers in our sector.  Today we’re going to take a look at some research carried out by the Federation of Master Builders which is based on the responses of 2,000 homeowners across the UK and the surprising revelations that were encountered.