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The merger of building materials firms Lafarge and Holcim has been completed and officially launched as LafargeHolcim.
Read More »RGB marks 10 years in South Molton with showroom launch
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.
Read More »Jewson announces Building Better Communities competition winners
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.
Read More »“Widespread Optimism” in construction industry as sales increase in Q2
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).
Read More »Paul parties with the Prime Minister
Paul Bence, managing director of Cheltenham builders merchant Bence Builders Merchants rubbed shoulders with the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer at a private garden party at 10 Downing Street hosted by David Cameron and George Osborne.
Read More »Government takes “significant” step towards solving UK’s housing crisis
The Government has taken a major step towards solving the country's housing crisis and improving productivity, with bold new changes to support house builders, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Read More »Northcot Brick fined after worker injured
Brick manufacturer, Northcot Brick Limited, has been fined after one of its employees was seriously injured at its Gloucester base.
Read More »NMBS raises money for brain tumour charity
Staff at independent merchant buying group NMBS have taken part in a Summer Fun Day to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.
Read More »Radcliffe Building Supplies acquired by Beesley & Fildes
North West based builders merchant, Beesley & Fildes, has announced it has completed the purchase of Radcliffe Building Supplies.
Read More »BMF triumphs at Trade Association Forum awards
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) scooped the top prize in two categories at the 2015 Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards held in London yesterday evening (9th July).
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