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  Plans for the UK concrete and cement industry to become net carbon negative by 2050 have been revealed by UK Concrete, part of the Mineral Products Association (MPA). The organisation’s strategy document, Roadmap to Beyond Net Zero sets out the potential carbon savings that might be achieved via decarbonised electricity …

Concrete block manufacturer Besblock has upped its green credentials by investing in a state-of-the-art sustainable wood burner. Shropshire-based Besblock is installing the top-of-the-range wood burner, which will be fuelled by almost 5,000 tonnes of waste wood a yea,r as part of its wider sustainability plan. Managing director Andrew Huxley says …

Three independent builders merchants are continuing the growth their businesses, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. Throughout 2020, PGR Builders & Timber Merchants, QS Supplies and County Building Supplies – all National Buying Group partners – have experienced major growth. PGR Builders & Timber Merchants is a family-owned independent merchant, …

Day Aggregates, the supplier of bagged aggregates and specialist materials to builders’ merchants and the construction companies, is using the PODFather’s vehicle check system to keep track of its fleet compliance. Day Aggregates operates a fleet of 190 vehicles delivering over 4 million tonnes of aggregate to locations across the South of …

Howarth Timber & Building Supplies’ York branch has celebrated one of its employees’ fiftieth anniversary of working for the independent builders and timber merchant chain. David “Foggy” Fogg marked his 50 years at the companywith a socially-distanced staff party in the branch which involved a presentation and words from group …

Chandlers Roofing Supplies has opened a new branch in Guildford, the largest of its kind in the region. The 17,500 sq foot flagship branch in Peasmarsh features a drive thru’ facility and a large yard and warehouse, capable of holding over 600 roofing products. This latest branch joins the newly …

The National Insulation Association has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer today calling for the £2 billion Green Homes Grant Scheme to be extended due to its concern that the short timescales will limit the scheme’s success. The Green Homes Grant Scheme went live on 30th September and there are …

Independent builders and timber merchant Covers Timber and Builders Merchants is sponsoring a young motor racing driver, Declan Lee. The company, which has 14 branches across the south of England, started supporting the 18-year old last year, when he commenced his car racing, after spending several years in race karts. …

Independent builders merchants buying group IBC Buying Group has launched an online Business Information Zone as part of its ongoing drive to bring members and suppliers even greater benefits. The IBC BIZ puts essential data about members’ IBC accounts at their fingertips, making it easier than ever for them to …

Building products manufacturer Forterra showed its new Desford brick factory to Dr Luke Evans, MP for Hinckley and Bosworth on Friday 9th October. When it starts production in 2022, the £95m Desford expansion will be the largest and most efficient brick facility in Europe. Dr Evans and his team were …