News

Plumbers merchant chain PTS has reacted to a constant stream of installers asking for information on the boiler scrappage scheme with a dedicated leaflet.

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has announced that from 1 April 2010 new social criteria will be added to the UK Government's timber procurement policy, in addition to the requirement for it to be legal and sustainable.

Specialist civils and builders merchant Burdens has launched a new TRADE STORE catalogue to meet the demands of the ground worker.

Figures from the NHBC show that fewer homes were begun by housebuilders last year than at any time since records began.

Builders merchant buying group NBG LLP held its annual supplier awards on Monday at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester.

Independent builders merchants occupy four of the top five spots in the annual BMJ Index, published in the January issue, out this week.

Insulation manufacturer Isover has achieved Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004 certification at its Runcorn manufacturing site.

United Tools and Fixings, the power tools and welding equipment company, has teamed up with tool and equipment hire company, HSS Hire.

A builders merchant in Birmingham has had to pay more than £8,000 after being found guilty of breaching health & safety regulations.

Builders merchant Travis Perkins has implemented a new web-based fleet management system from Masternaut Three X.