Activity rose in the second quarter of 2014 across all areas of construction, but future growth may be put at risk by rising costs, according to the Construction Products Association (CPA).
Read More »Palladium Building Supplies gives blood
Independent builders merchant Palladium Building Supplies in Kingsbridge, Devon has donated blood to charity and is encouraging other merchants to follow suit.
Read More »The Build Show makes way for Marmox
Trade exhibition the Build Show has announced that manufacturer of specialist insulation and waterproofing building products Marmox (UK) will be exhibiting at next year's inaugural event.
Read More »Roca backs the BMF for plumbing & heating
Sanitaryware manufacturer Roca UK is the latest supplier member to join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).
Read More »Belgrade joins the BMF
Specialist insulation and dry-lining distributor Belgrade Insulation & Drylining has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) as a supplier member.
Read More »Triton eyes zero waste to landfill status
Shower manufacturer, Triton, The Great British Shower Company, has set its sights on achieving zero waste to landfill having introduced a number of environmental enhancements at its factory in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
Read More »Acrelane Timber get on their bikes for charity
Timber merchants Acrelane Timber are cycling 52 miles at the end of this month to raise funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
Read More »SIG boasts strong half year results
Distributer of building materials SIG has reported a 23.5% increase in underlying pre-tax profit thanks to improved market conditions led by the boost in house building.
Read More »Chandlers raises £35K for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies has raised over £35k in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust honouring a long serving employee who suffers from the disease.
Read More »Fakro agrees supply deal with NBG
Fakro has signed a new three-year agreement with builders merchant buying group NBG for roof windows, blinds and installation accessories, extending the company's long-standing relationship with the group.
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