Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has signed a new 14m transport contract with DHL Supply Chain.
Read More »Multifoil manufacturers want clarity on standards
The European Multifoil Manufacturers Association is concerened that there is confusion surrounding multifoil insulation product standards, especially in the run up to the new Construction Products Regulation.
Read More »PAYE changes to affect merchant businesses
Employers are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs to get ready for major PAYE changes that come into effect in three months' time.
Read More »Timbmet announces new MD
Timber importer and distributor Timbmet have announced the appointment of Nigel Cox as managing director for Timbmet UK.
Read More »Government lifts Green Deal cash cap
More cash will be available to incentivise the Green Deal than was first proposed.
Read More »Construction output to fall further in 2013
Construction output is forecast to fall by more than 2% this year, according to the latest forecasts published today (January 14) by the Construction Products Association.
Read More »Community levy holds back housebuilding
Small housebuilders are being hindered by the he Community Infrastructure Levy, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
Read More »Superglass: Project Phoenix on budget
Project Phoenix, the transformational capital investment programme of independent insulation manufacturer Superglass is on track for completion during the first half of this year, according to a company statement released today (January 14).
Read More »Administrators sell five more WTB branches
The administrators of stricken civils and heavyside builders merchant chain WTB Trading - formerly known as Burdens - have sold a further five branches.
Read More »Lawsons league table: correction
An error in compiling the data obtained from Companies House meant that BMJ used the wrong figures for independent builders merchant Lawsons in the League Tables 2013.
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