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The UK construction products manufacturing industry gained little traction in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey. Whilst there was growth in sales volumes reported over the quarter for both heavy side and light side manufacturers, the survey shows that, on …

JPS has opened its new Glasgow AVAIL Housing Hub, supporting housing providers, contractors, and the wider community across Glasgow. The new hub, located in Unit 1, 221 Bernard Street, Glasgow, features a dedicated meeting space designed for use by customers, community partners, and third-sector organisations. In addition, George Boyd will begin …

ForgeFix, distributors of fixings, fasteners and associated products, has announced that it is working with Sheffield Wednesday FC’s Community Programme (SWFCCP) to help bring about greater opportunity and business experience for young people in the Sheffield area.  SWFCCP is the football club’s charitable arm, established to support the development of …

Buying Group NBG has rewarded its top suppliers and most engaged merchant Partners at its annual conference and awards, held this year at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow.       The winners and highly commended companies are: Brick & Block Supplier of the Year: Forterra Building Products. Highly commended: …

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and Heat Pump Association (HPA) have published updated guidance to help heating and plumbing professionals maintain safe, efficient and long-lasting heating and hot water systems in UK homes.  The document, ‘Maintaining a Healthy & Efficient Domestic Heating & Hot Water System’, was developed …

Toolstation continued its role as a leading award sponsor of the 2025 Young Builder of the Year Awards organised by Youthbuild UK. The Young Builder of the Year awards are an annual celebration of young people, between the age of 14-24 years old who, despite facing a range of challenges, …

Worcester Bosch is calling on the Government to consider including hybrids in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, following an industry-first trial to prove hybrid heating technology is an effective solution to lower carbon heating for UK homes. The joint research project between manufacturer Worcester Bosch and University of Salford took place …

Forterra’s work to decarbonise brickmaking is set to enter a new phase, as plans for the East Coast Hydrogen Pipeline — set to pass near the manufacturer’s Kirton brickworks — pave the way for an expansion of its hydrogen-fuel trials beyond its Measham factory. The infrastructure boost comes after two …

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has called on social landlords to be proactive when it comes to reacting to issues with damp and mould, after new legislation came into place last week. Awaab’s Law, introduced after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020 from prolonged exposure to mould in his …

Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, visited Huws Gray Building Supplies to see how merchants are preparing to supply the materials & products necessary to help to build 1½ million new homes, and improve resilience against flooding. Touring the branch, Perkins was welcomed by Mark Walters (area director), David Oldfield (branch …