News

The Construction Products Association's latest State of Trade Survey for the fourth quarter of 2014 shows that manufacturers of construction products ended the year with continued growth in sales.

Finnish company Fiskars, supplier of branded consumer products for the home, garden and outdoors, is the latest member of the Builders Merchants Federation, bringing its total membership to 472.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has agreed to provide a full secretariat service for the Institute of Builders Merchants (IOBM) in a move to further strengthen the relationship between the two organisations.

Independent builders merchant Elliotts has acquired Southampton-based business 247 Power Ltd as part of its drive to boost its sustainable offering.

Chandlers Building Supplies has announced the purchase of Beachwood Timber, which is based on Basin Road North, Portslade in East Sussex.

The UK construction sector experienced a positive start to the year, with data suggesting output and new business growth rebounded from the lows seen in December.

DIY retailer B&Q has been fined by Isleworth Crown Court after a worker was crushed by a pedestrian fork lift truck at the its Yeading store in west London.

Independent builders merchant Huws Gray has celebrated its 25th anniversary by donating £25,000 to a number of childrens' hospices.

Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its expansion with the opening of its 36th branch in the UK and is set to open at least two more stores later in the year.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has joined the Trade Association Forum in a move they believe will benefit its members.