The Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants (WCoBM) held their fifth City & Awards luncheon in March at the historic Saddlers' Hall.
Read More »Work starts on new changing rooms for Eldwick kids’ football club
Gibbs & Dandy's Pudsey branch has begun supplying building material to children's football club, Eldwick Juniors, as part of a £5,000 community investment project.
Read More »Shower tray manufacturer JT sets sights on expansion with £1m investment
Based in Leeds, JT have revealed plans for new manufacturing capital investment as well as staff training and a new apprenticeship scheme. The investment will strengthen the manufacturing capability and team skills, creating a state-of-the-art site.
Read More »Knauf upgrades Immingham plant
Manufacturers of lightweight building materials and systems, Knauf, have invested into their Immingham facilities, to meet demand for plasterboard.
Read More »Baxi mans the phones for Sport Relief
Employees from boiler manufacturer Baxi, volunteered to man the phones in aid of Sports Relief 2016.
Read More »Altecnic invests in Stafford
Provider of precision heating and plumbing components, Altecnic, are investing £100,000 to create an industry-leading, international standard distribution centre at their headquarters in Staffordshire.
Read More »Timber Expo returns for 2016
Timber Expo is returning for 2016 as part of UK Construction Week. Strengthening roots in Birmingham, the Expo will take place at the NEC on 18 - 20 October.
Read More »Forterra eyes Stock Market flotation
Masonry, brick and block producer Forterra has announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
Read More »CPA Welcomes Government Construction Strategy
The Construction Products Associaition has welcomed the government's Construction Strategy together with its National Infrastructure Delivery Plan, released last week.
Read More »CITB and HBF to tackle housing skill needs
A £2.7 million initiative by the Construction Industry Training Board and Home Builders Federation could see over 45,000 new builders trained by 2019 to help tackle the nation's housing shortage.
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