Construction Product Association's Chairman, Adrian Barden has made it clear that both finance and confidence are key to securing a sustained recovery in new housebuiding from the record post war lows suffered this year.
Read More »New report finds price key for builders merchants
A new market report has found that UK builders and plumbers merchants are divided into those chasing margins and those targeting lower value, volume contracts.
Read More »Public wants to live in brick and block houses
The Concrete Block Association has welcomed the results of an independent survey which shows the overwhelming desire of the public to live in brick and block houses.
Read More »Multikwik launches new website
Plumbing equipment brand Multikwik, part of Hunter Plastics, has launched a new website for customers and potential customers.
Read More »Bathroom Conference looks forward
This year's BMA Bathroom Conference has been described by BMA President Steve Lee as "the industry event of the year".
Read More »Lafarge Cement win EA award for water saving
An innovative scheme to cut water use has earned cement manufacturer Lafarge Cement two awards at the Environment Agency's Water Efficiency Awards.
Read More »House prices rise in October
House prices rose 0.2% in October, according to Hometrack's national housing survey.
Read More »Fermacell brand launches as trading company
Xella Dry Lining Systems has changed its registered trading name for the UK and Ireland to Fermacell.
Read More »Construction orders continue to fall
According to the latest report from the CIPS/Markit index the fall in construction purchasing accelerated in October.
Read More »Government launches regeneration scheme for Thames Gateway
A multi-million pound proposal for a regeneration scheme to transform the heart of Purfleet in the Thames Gateway was set out today.
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