News

Aggregate Industries has become the newest entrant to the cement production market in the UK following the merger between building materials firms Lafarge and Holcim.

The Worshipful Company of Builders' Merchants attended the City Livery Schools Link conference to help raise the profile of the merchanting industry to students.

Eighteen employees from builders merchant Huws Gray flew through the Welsh sky on the fastest Zip Line in the world to raise money for Hope House Children's Hospice.

Buildbase Lintels has launched a new website designed to make specifying and buying lintels easier for small housebuilders.

Brick manufacturer Michelmersh nearly doubled its profits in the first half of the year while its brick prices increased by 9%, the Group confirmed.

Independent builders merchant, Elliotts, has announced plans to move its timer yard operations to larger premises in Southampton to increase the amount of stock it holds.

MKM Norwich beat off the challenge from a record number of entrants to lift the 2015 BMF Mastermerchant Trophy in the Lake District.

The Construction Products Association (CPA) has expressed its disappointment following the government's decision not to include an industry leader from construction product manufacturing or distribution in its new Construction Leadership Council (CLC).

A team from building materials group Saint-Gobain has cycled 425 miles in four days to raise money for charity.

European insulation provider, URSA, has been acquired by global investment firm, KKR, and plans to increase its market share in the UK with the launch of new products.