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The SME house building sector could deliver an additional 20,000 homes per year if their access to finance was improved, putting a significant dent in the UK's housing supply requirements, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Read More »Adrian ‘Jackpot’ Lewis visits Twyford’s HQ for nine-dart challenge
Two-time Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Champion, Adrian 'Jackpot' Lewis, made a guest appearance at Twyford's Alsager headquarters earlier this month for a tour, meet-and-greet and nine-dart challenge.
Read More »Redrow finance director confirmed for BMF Members’ Day
Barbara Richmond, group finance director of British housebuilder Redrow plc, has been added to the line-up of keynote speakers for the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) Members' Day in September.
Read More »Tembé’s promotional campaign raises £8,500 for Cancer Research UK
Doncaster based Tembé DIY and Building Products has raised £8,500 for Cancer Research UK following a campaign it ran involving one of its products.
Read More »Rebound in construction output continues into June
A further rebound in construction sector output growth was recorded in June following the 22-month low recorded in April, new data has revealed.
Read More »Modular off-site building could be the solution to the UK’s housing crisis, says IMechE
A new report has called on the Government to provide more incentives to encourage off-site construction and better quality homes in a bid to solve the UK's housing crisis.
Read More »KPMG warns of “Industry trauma” as demand rockets
Audit firm KPMG has raised doubts as to whether the construction industry can deliver on the "tidal wave of work" it is set to be engulfed in.
Read More »On-going awareness vital for RHI, says SBS
Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS), part of the Travis Perkins Group, is calling for the plumbing and heating industry to keep RHI awareness high on its agenda by proactively encouraging greater levels of installer training and mentorship support.
Read More »Formula 4 driver receives backing from Chandlers
Builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies has signed a sponsorship deal with an up-and-coming Formula 4 racing driver from Lewes, East Sussex.
Read More »BMF Conference: Making the boat go faster
Anna Hemmings watched the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles on TV. "From that moment I was hooked," she told delegates at the 2015 BMF All Industry Conference. "From that moment I had a very clear objective. I wanted to be an Olympian and a World Champion."
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