The Institution of Mechanical Engineers' has published new report in which it calls for the UK Government to urgently introduce legislation for a national insulation programme to cover every UK home.
Read More »Britain’s builders “sexier” than bankers
New research has revealed Britain's "sexiest" professions, with builders proving more popular than bartenders, teachers and bankers.
Read More »Wolseley revenues rise to £3.3bn
Plumbing and heating supplier, Wolseley, posted a strong third quarter trading update which saw its revenues rise to £3.3bn.
Read More »Gibbs & Dandy opens up bathroom showroom in Cambridgeshire
Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy has expanded its St Ives branch even further with the opening of a new bathroom and tile showroom.
Read More »Construction output rebounds in May
UK construction companies recorded a slight rebound in output growth during May following a near two-year low recorded in April, according to a survey.
Read More »Dennis Smith joins BMF on interim basis
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has appointed Dennis Smith on a consultancy basis as interim membership services director following the retirement of its long-standing Federation Secretary, Peter Matthews.
Read More »Anglia Tool Centre opens in Ipswich
Anglia Tool Centre, part of the Ridgeons Group Company, is opening a new store in Ipswich.
Read More »Communities Secretary urges land release for housing
Communities Secretary Greg Clark MP is urging Whitehall departments and local councils to let go of surplus and redundant land and property to allow new homes to be built.
Read More »Housing Bill leads Queen’s speech reforms
The Government's Housing Bill has confirmed housing as a key priority for the new government, forming a key part of the new legislative agenda.
Read More »Sunderland legend opens new Plumbase showroom
Former Sunderland footballer Marco Gabbiadini has helped unveil a new showroom for Plumbase, marking the first of several new concepts due to roll out across the UK this year.
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