New data released by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) presents a direct contrast with the latest ONS Construction Index data.
Read More »HPS’ GOSH donations reach £500,000
Plumbers merchant HPS has raised over half a million pounds for Great Ormand Street Hospital since it started its connection with the charity in 2005.
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Jewson lays foundations for construction careers
Builders merchant Jewson was one of the names behind Foundations 2017, an event designed to promote the construction industry to young people when they leave education.
Read More »TP staff get on their bikes for charity
Over six days from September 11 to 16, a team of more than 500 cyclists from Travis Perkins embarked on the Tour de TP a route across South Wales and the South West that visited 128 branches and covered 1,400 miles.
Read More »£700 Raised at Wirquin’s Birthday Celebrations
Family run sanitary equipment manufacturer, Wirquin, has held a special family factory tour and party to raise funds and celebrate their 40th birthday. It was just one of a number of events they have run during the year to raise money for causes like The Children’s Hospital Charity.
Read More »Robert Bosch UK Holdings Limited has acquired a minority share in online supplier BOXT Limited
Robert Bosch UK Holdings has become a minority shareholder in BOXT Limited, based in Leeds.
Read More »HBA: Reforming planning vital to building more council houses
During her speech at Conservative Party Conference, Theresa May announced that the Government will spend an additional £2 billion to create “a new generation of council houses to help fix our broken housing market.”
Read More »Fibo UK joins the BMF
Leading European kitchen and bathroom wall panel manufacturer Fibo UK has joined the Builders’ Merchants Federation (BMF) as a supplier member.
Read More »Worcester Bosch invests in flagship training facility
Heating and hot water solutions provider Worcester Bosch has opened a new flagship training academy at its premises in Worcester.
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Howarth Timber cooks up refurbishment programme
Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has launched new showrooms at its branches in Crby and York and refurbished its Dartford branch.
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