DIY chain B&Q was told that an advert for insulation breached Advertising Standards Authority Code on misleading advertising.
Read More »Tommy Walsh launches trade price comparison site
TV DIY and gardening celebrity, Tommy Walsh has launched a shopping comparison website aimed at tradesmen looking for tools and materials.
Read More »Rockwool chief calls for VAT help on Green deal
Hans Schreuder, managing director of insulation manufacturer Rockwool is calling for a cut in VAT on refurbishment work to kick-start the Government's Green Deal programme.
Read More »Construction material prices rise sharply
The construction industry is likely to seem bleak during 2011 thanks to sharp increases in construction material prices on top of falling workloads.
Read More »Biggest zero carbon housing scheme gets go-ahead
The country's largest housing development of zero carbon homes will be built in Peterborough after planners gave it the green-light.
Read More »NBG renews water fittings contract
Independent builders merchant buying group NBG LLP has renewed its contract for supply of water mains fittings with Plasson.
Read More »BSS revamps Nottingham trade counter
Industrial and commercial plumbing and heating specialist merchant BSS Industrial has launched its first retail style trade counter.
Read More »Two years of ‘bleak’ activity levels for construction
The construction industry faces a bleak two years thanks to public spending cuts and a decline in private sector building work according to a new report.
Read More »Construction starts 2011 on a low, says Glenigan
Construction project starts for the three months to January 2011 fell by 28% compared with a year ago according to the latest Glenigan Index.
Read More »NMBS sends independent Valentine
Builders merchant buying group the National Merchant Buying Society sent members and suppliers a Valentine e-card today (February 14).
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