News

Independent builders merchant Otford Builders Merchants has taken on Breast Cancer Care as its designated charity for 2014.

Builders and timber merchant Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has trained 'Green Champions' in each of its 28 branches across England.

Anyone looking for a date this Valentine's Day should look no further than a construction site, with almost half of UK tradesmen admitting they would accept a date from a customer if they were asked out.

Independent builders merchant Springfields Timber & Building Supplies has launched its brand new website with the help of e-commerce specialists Etail Systems.

Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has set up a specialist BMF Plumbing & Heating Sector under the chairmanship of Ron Walker.

Bradstone announced significant investment plans for 2014 at its first national conference for Bradstone Assured installers at St George's Park, Burton-on-Trent.

Manufacturer of lightweight building materials Knauf has officially opened its multi-million pound training, visitor and administrative centre - The Cube.

Ideal Boilers has redeveloped its website, www.Idealboilers.com, offering installers a range of new features and upgrades in a bid to make their working day easier.

The Constriuction Products Association's latest Trade Survey, published today (9 February), shows three consecutive quarters of construction industry growth for the the first time in over five years.

A man who stole a blank cheque from his employer to obtain goods from businesses including Travis Perkins has pleaded guilty.