News

Construction output is forecast to increase 5.3% in 2015 and 17.8% by 2018 according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association (CPA), but growth is expected to slow in the medium-term due to election uncertainty and capacity constraints.

Irish materials firm CRH is to pay £4.9bn to buy Lafarge Tarmac, one of the businesses that rivals Lafarge and Holcim must sell if they are to go through with their planned £30bn merger.

Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy's supplier conference, held at The Shard in London, has raised £1,700 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Family-run J Kelsall Builders Merchants has launched a brand new website this month showcasing its wide range of building supplies, along with its kitchen and bathroom portfolio.

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has won an extensive order to supply loader cranes to Travis Perkins plc.

Independent builders and timber merchant Covers has unveiled a new 14,000 square foot hardwood shed at its depot on Quarry Lane, Chichester.

Builders merchant Jewson has appointed 50 new management trainees as part of its focus to bring new talent into the business.

Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy has won a contract to be a preferred materials supplier for the trading arm of Luton Borough Council - Building and Technical Services (BTS).

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed Hanson Cement into its membership, with the supplier joining the Federation from 1 February.

Manufacturer Bosch Commercial and Industrial Heating has seen its year on year sales increase by 28% in 2014.