More than £81 billion worth of renewable energy projects are proposed by 2025, representing nearly half of all infrastructure spending in the UK, industry data has revealed today (30 October).
Read More »Injection of technical talent for CEMEX UK
Building materials manufacturer CEMEX UK has launched its own technical development programme with the aim of developing the technical managers of the future.
Read More »NMBS celebrates record year in funky fashion
Independent builders merchants buying group NMBS marked its record year with its 'best ever' annual Dinner Dance.
Read More »JCB to axe 150 jobs
Plant maker JCB is planning on cutting up to 150 jobs before Christmas after experiencing a downturn in global construction equipment demand.
Read More »Graf and Jewson play real Monopoly for charity
Graf UK, business development manager Barrie Smith took part in a sponsored walk around London taking in all 26 properties from the Monopoly board and covering almost 20 miles.
Read More »Haldane Fisher md raises £20,000 for Marie Curie
Ian Haldane, managing director at independent builders merchant Haldane Fisher, has raised £20,000 for the Marie Curie cancer charity by taking part in the Rome Marathon earlier this year.
Read More »Twyford joins the BMF
Bathroom manufacturer Twyford has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) as a supplier member.
Read More »DIY chain shuts up shops
DIY chain Homebase is to close around 25% of its 323 stores by 2018 as it aims to cut costs.
Read More »MKM joins Sunday Times Fast Track listing
Independent builders' merchants, MKM Building Supplies, has been listed in the Sunday Times' Grant Thornton Fast Track 250 for the first time.
Read More »Jewson to support Skills
Jewson has announced that it will be the lead sponsor for the Landscape Gardening and Carpentry competitions at The Skills Show 2014
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