News

Sales in Q4 of 2016 continued to grow for the UK construction sector – the fifteenth quarter in a row according to the Construction Products Association.

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has named Cancer Research UK as its charity partner for 2017/18.

West London based builders merchant Lords Builders Merchants has acquired the share capital of E Hussey and Sons Ltd.

Hussey and Saunders is a third generation family business in Beaconsfield, just outside London.

A mother whose son drowned 10 years ago at Lligwy Falls, Capel Curig, North Wales aims to take her water safety message across the UK with the support of CEMEX UK,  building materials supplier.  

Lampard Community School in Barnstaple is the latest winner of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund following a public vote.

The strength of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) continues to grow with 578 companies now in membership, the highest number since 1995.

North Eastern heating & plumbing merchant, Flame Heating Spares, is set to cross the border and expand into Scotland.

70% of UK builders have seen an increase in material prices due to the depreciation of the pound, new research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has revealed. 

Heating specialists Grant UK has announced that Julia’s House is its chosen charity for 2017. A variety of fundraising activities will be organised by the Devizes-based company throughout the year to help support the work of this local charity.

This week independendent timber and builders merchants, Ridgeons, opened the doors of its highly anticipated flagship Saffron Walden branch.