News

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

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.

The merger of building materials firms Lafarge and Holcim has been completed and officially launched as LafargeHolcim.

The Mayor of South Molton, Councillor David Goodman, joined in with the 10th birthday celebrations at RGB Building Supplies' South Molton branch on Wednesday 1st July by officially opening its new kitchen and bathroom showroom.

Builders' merchant Jewson, has announced the winners of its Building Better Communities competition, awarding 14 community projects across the UK a share of £100,000.

Construction product manufacturers' sales increased for a ninth consecutive quarter, driven by growth in all key areas of the UK construction market, together with a rise in export demand, according to the Construction Products Association (CPA).