Manufacturers of loft and cavity wall insulation have been warning for some time that the Green Deal will not deliver on its promises.
Read More »Parkers raises funds for Teenage Cancer Trust
Independent builders merchant Parker Building Supplies presented its partners charity Teenage Cancer Trust with a cheque for £10,000 at presentation held at the world renowned Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton.
Read More »Ex-Grafton chief Kevin Middleton joins Buttles
Independent builders merchant Buttle plc has announced the appointment of Kevin Middleton as joint managing director.
Read More »Keating takes over from Baxi’s Kelly
Andrew Keating, currently marketing director at BDR-Thermea, is the new managing director, UK Boiler Division, with immediate effect.
Read More »PPG Architectural Coatings signs as RDT Partner
Paint and decorating manufacturer PPG Architectural Coatings has signed up for the Rainy Day Trust's Partnership scheme.
Read More »Saint-Gobain supports young workers
Building materials conglomerate Saint-Gobain - parent of Jewson, Graham and Gibbs & Dandy - is sponsoring 'Teambuild 2011.
Read More »UK market strength helps Grafton sales rise
Irish merchanting group Grafton saw group turnover rise by 2.5% to c. €2.05 billion, according to a trading update issued this morning.
Read More »VAT hike cost builder jobs, says FMB
More than one in five small building firms have been forced to cut jobs as a direct result of last year's VAT increase to 20%.
Read More »Experian claims construction will see “lost decade”
Zero growth - or very nearly - for a decade is on the cards for the UK construction industry according to financial reporting firm Experian.
Read More »Ebbsfleet FC is Plumb Center competition winner
Football club Ebbsfleet United has won the Best Loosers competition run by plumbers merchant Plumb Center.
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