The European Commission has confirmed State Aid approval for the Green Deal, which could see Green Investment Bank funding for the Government's flagship energy efficiency scheme.
Read More »Pochins mark 500 years of service
East Midlands independent plumbing and heating merchant and bathroom retailer Pochin has marked 150 years in business with a celebration where 20 staff were given long service awards.
Read More »Industry to apply for judicial review of consequential improvements decision
The Association for the Conservation of Energy has formally told Communities Secretary Eric Pickles that it will apply for judicial review of his December 13 statement ruling out implementing any 'consequential improvements' requirements for smaller buildings.
Read More »Bristan Group Wins Registered Design Copy Claim
Bristan Group has released factual detail around its recent court case with Kohler Mira.
Read More »Alsford Timber opens new branch
Independent timber merchant Alsford Timber has opened a flagship branch at Leatherhead in Surrey.
Read More »Civils decline leads gloomy January data
The Glenigan Index reported that 2013 has got off to a weak start. With output for the three months to January down 18% compared to the same period a year ago.
Read More »Cemco buying group adds one
BBS Plumbing & Heating Supplies has become a member of the independent builders merchant buying group Cemco Merchant Network Limited from February 1.
Read More »Chandlers opens new sustainable training centre
Sussex-based independent Chandlers Building Supplies has developed a new Sustainable Building Solutions training centre at its Lewes branch.
Read More »Judge blasts Bristan Group for “copying” Kohler Mira design
A Patents County Court judge has found that Bristan Group copied the design of Kohler Mira's Azora electric shower with its Glee, Joy and Smile products.
Read More »Exclusive: Howarth launches Bondpay scheme
Independent timber and builders merchant Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has launched a partnership scheme to help customers help their customers.
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