News

Knauf Insulation has called on the Government to introduce long term and viable plans to improve all of the UK's housing stock as part of its review of green levies.

Builders merchant Jewson has expanded its offering to include a dedicated civils service for the construction industry.

The new Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change has praised the work of Wolseley UK's Sustainable Building Center (SBC) in a visit to Leamington.

Water treatment specialist Sentinel has launched an online training academy.

Appollo, the power-assisted baths manufacturer, is to receive substantial investment following its acquisition by acrylic bath manufacturer, Astracast.

Brick manufacturer Ibstock Brick hosted a visit from housing minister Kris Hopkins MP at its redeveloped Chesterton factory last week (28 November).

Builder's merchant Travis Perkins is rolling out a strategy to improve the quality and choice of its timber range to align itself with Grown in Britain, an initiative changing how timber is sustainably sourced and used in the UK.

East Anglian independent builders merchant Kent Blaxill has presented cancer support charity CLIC Sargent with a cheque for £12,500.

The UK Green Building Council has today responded to the Government's announcement on "green levies" on energy bills, which includes confirmation of a cut to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).

Richard Burbidge, the stair parts specialist, has won the Investing in Skills category at the North West Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) Future Manufacturing Awards.