News

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.

Independent builders merchant buying group IBC has named International Plywood Importers Ltd (Panel Supplies Ltd) as the winner of its first ever Supplier of the Year award.

Dave Heeley, an inspirational, fundraising adventurer has been confirmed as the latest speaker for the Builders Merchants Federation's (BMF) Members' Day in September at the Carden Park Golf Resort & Spa near Chester.

New research has revealed Britain's "sexiest" professions, with builders proving more popular than bartenders, teachers and bankers.

Plumbing and heating supplier, Wolseley, posted a strong third quarter trading update which saw its revenues rise to £3.3bn.

Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy has expanded its St Ives branch even further with the opening of a new bathroom and tile showroom.

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.

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.

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.

Anglia Tool Centre, part of the Ridgeons Group Company, is opening a new store in Ipswich.