News

Building products and services company, the Myers Group, has acquired Bulk Builders Merchants in Leeds for an undisclosed sum.

The Labour Party's plans to put an end to cold homes means that "energy efficiency would no longer be the Cinderella of energy policy", according to the UK Green Building Council.

Builders merchant Jewson has launched a new product guide for its range of roofing solutions.

Gibbs & Dandy's St Neots branch has opened a new kitchen, bathroom and tile showroom.

Independent builders and plumbers merchant John Nicholls (Holdings) Ltd has bought J&B's Plumbing Supplies.

Wall, roof and paving supplier Wienerberger has signed an agreement with Keymer Tiles Limited to secure the future availability of Keymer tiles and products.

Pipe Center and Climate Center, part of Wolseley UK, presented Supplier of the Year awards to pump manufacturer Wilo (for Pipe Center) and air conditioning accessory specialist Pump House (for Climate Center) at the companies' annual conference, held at Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

The Health and Safety Executive has written an open letter to the timber frame industry highlighting the responsibility for reducing fire risks in urban areas.

Following the devastating fire that tore through its premises on February 29 2012, Wolverhampton builders merchant Carver is opening its rebuilt showroom facility and Builders Village this Saturday.

There is great concern being expressed across the industry of a major change to the treatment of VAT and Prompt Payment Discounts, according to Independent builders merchants buying group NMBS.