Objections from Tory and Lib Dem MPs has caused Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to back down over plans to double the maximum size of home extensions.
Read More »Jewson adds to roofing specialisms
Builders merchant Jewson has invested further in its specialist roofing offer at a number of branches.
Read More »ONS February figures conceal underlying trend
The latest figures from Office of National Statistics published last week indicated a pick-up in February as the industry recovered from the poor weather experienced in January.
Read More »British Gypsum makes £1.6m investment in logistics
Plaster, plasterboard and drylining manufacturer British Gypsum has made a £1.6m investment to drive health and safety improvements by upgrading its logistics operations at Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire.
Read More »Jewson just got quicker in London
Builders merchant Jewson has linked up with Shutl, the internet start-up delivery service to offer what it says is the world's fastest, most convenient delivery service from six of its London branches.
Read More »BMF launches Safety Plus
The Builders Merchants Federation has joined up with Southall Associates Ltd to offer builders merchants a Health & Safety business support service specifically for builders merchants.
Read More »TV star and rugby player complete BMF Conference line-up
The Builders Merchants Federation has finalised the line-up for the All Industry Conference with high profile names from the sporting world heading the list of presenters.
Read More »Three new members for Cemco
The Cemco Merchant Network has added three new lightside merchants to its membership.
Read More »First graduates for Wolseley development programme
The first 17 people have completed Wolseley UK's Accelerated Development Programme, its new staff development initiative.
Read More »CCF supports Alzheimer’s Society
Interior building products distributor CCF, part of the Travis Perkins Group, has announced that Alzheimer's Society is now its official charity partner.
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