News

Figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) latest survey have revealed that growth in the private housing sector slowed down considerably during the first quarter of 2016.

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS hosted over 600 people last week at its annual pre-exhibition Gala Dinner in the E.ON Lounge at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.

Shropshire builders' merchants Tudor Griffiths Group is set to unveil a new branch at Chartwell Park, in Bridgnorth in early July.

The Builders Merchants Federation's managing director, John Newcomb has been elected as an Officer of the Construction Products Association (CPA). He will hold the non-executive position of Vice-Chairman on the CPA's Executive Committee.

Trade-only plumbers merchant Williams & Co is moving its Portmouth depot a mile from Claybank Road to Unit D1 Neville Shute Rd.

Independent Welsh builders merchant LBS has gained three new business awards in 2016.

The Construction Products Association has revised its growth forecasts in construction output downwards from 3.6% growth during 2016 to 3.0%.

Timber specialist Arnold Laver has opened a new Bristol Depot operational.

Roofing systems manufacturer Marley Eternit, has bought John Brash & Co, the timber roofing batten provider in the UK.

Independent merchant co-operative buying group Fortis celebrated its heavyside suppliers at an awards ceremony held in Birmingham.