Travis Perkins Managed Services is first supplier to be recognised by Tpas.
Read More »Construction output slumps in run-up to EU vote
There was a steep decline in the rate of residential building in the run-up to the June EU vote, according to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® , with new work falling at its steepest pace since December 2012.
Read More »BMF briefs on apprenticeships levy
The Builders Merchants' Federation has issued a briefing paper to all its members to outline changes that the UK Government is making to the way apprenticeships are structured and financed.
Read More »CPA comments on construction slump
Markit/CIPS figures published today show that the UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index fell to 46.0 in June, down from 51.2 in May. This marks the first time since April 2013 that the index was below 50, above which denotes growth.
Read More »Kent Blaxill cyclists raise £7,000 for charities
A 120-mile charity cycle ride by Kent Blaxill staff, suppliers and customers has raised at least £7,000 for two charities.
Read More »Champion Timber branches out in Weybridge with successful launch event
South east timber merchants, Champion Timber, enjoyed a successful opening event for its tenth branch this week.
Read More »Travis Perkins Managed Services takes on the Three Peaks Challenge
The TP team will scale the height of Britain's three highest mountains to raise £10,000 for charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support.
Read More »Naylor Industries up for European award
Yorkshire based Naylor Industries plc has been named as a UK National Champion in The European Business Awards sponsored by RSM; a competition supported by businesses leaders, academics, media and political representatives from across Europe.
Read More »Robert Price gears up for charity challenge 2016
This Saturday (July 2), a team of 20 builders merchants are taking on the 2016 Tour de Robert Price Duathlon.
Read More »Russell Roof Tiles peaks for blood charities
Roofing manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has taken a team to conquer the two peaks, raising money for Shropshire & Staffordshire Blood Bikes and Dumfries & Galloway Blood Bikes.
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