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Construction new orders for the first quarter of 2013, released today by the ONS, fell 10% compared to the fourth quarter.
Read More »Cavity wall industry decimated by Green Deal delays
The number of homes installing cavity wall insulation is 97% down, since the start of the government's Green Deal energy-efficiency scheme.
Read More »Bence falls fouls of banner busybodies
Independent builders merchant George Bence & Sons in Cheltenham has been ordered to remove advertising banners as part of a clampdown by the council.
Read More »Tudor Griffiths buys Welsh readymix plants
Concrete and aggregates company, Tudor Griffiths Limited has acquired four established readymix concrete plants in Mid and North Wales from CEMEX UK.
Read More »Obituary: John Bate
Rowlinson Timber has announced the death of its managing director John Bate on May 25 after a long battle against cancer.
Read More »Labour calls for £10bn house building boost
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has called for a short-term rise in borrowing to fund the immediate release of £10bn for a major national housing programme.
Read More »Uponor takes on Snowdonia charity challenge
Eight senior managers from underfloor heating systems provider Uponor and sister company Velta are undertaking a gruelling combination of cycling, canoeing and hiking for charity partner REGAIN.
Read More »Superglass to supply Jewson and Minster
Superglass Insulation, the independent manufacturer of fibre glass insulation, has signed significant distribution agreements with Jewson and Minster.
Read More »Saint-Gobain employees tackle Mount Kilimanjaro for charity
Two employees from Saint-Gobain PAM UK and one from Saint-Gobain Weber, are to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in September.
Read More »Kent Blaxill pair celebrates 25 years
Two senior members of staff at Colchester builders merchant Kent Blaxill have clocked up 25 years of service.
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