Output in the UK construction industry continued to decline in the third quarter of 2009m, the Construction Products Association said today.
Read More »Boiler scrappage campaigner calls for Brown to “get off his bum”
A government energy minister, the Mayor of London, the CORGI Trust, and 53 MPs from across the House of Commons have given their support to the campaign, started by Hampshire plumbers' merchant Mick Williams, for a scrappage scheme to help householders replace costly, inefficient boilers.
Read More »Scottish builders call for VAT rate cut
Scottish Building Federation chief executive Michael Levack has called for a reduction in the rate of VAT levied on building works to help recession-hit firms.
Read More »Kelvin Stevens takes over as PTS md
Plumbers merchant PTS has announced the appointment of Kelvin Stevens as managing director.
Read More »Gibbs and Dandy get new md
Builders merchant Gibbs and Dandy, part of Saint-Gobain Building Distribution UK has announced the retirement of its managing director Michael Dandy.
Read More »Explosion at builders merchant yard
An electricity substation in the yard at builders merchant Travis Perkins exploded this week, leaving more than 1,000 homes and businesses in darkness.
Read More »Unimer ‘pleased with Interbuild’
Builders merchant invoice clearing house Unimer is celebrating another successful Unimer Lounge at this month's Interbuild exhibition.
Read More »Sentry Doors celebrates 20 years with investment
Timber door manufacturer Sentry Doors is celebrating its 20th anniversary in business with a programme of recruitment, investment and growth.
Read More »Cemex sales fall 27% for third quarter
Cement manufacturer Cemex has released its global sales figures for the third quarter of 2009 showing falls in all geographical regions.
Read More »Crossling win best distributor award
Independent plumbers and pipeline merchant Crossling has won the Lorne Stewart SLAM Award for Distributor of the year 2009.
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