Plumbers merchant chain Plumb Center, part of Wolseley UK, has launched a new guide to renewable heating technologies, to support its roll-out of specialist renewable branches across the country.
Read More »Scottish FMB launches ‘Building for Success call
The Scottish Government needs to act on three major challenges facing the construction sector, says the Federation of Master Builders in Scotland.
Read More »Institute hands over presidency
Builders merchants organisation the Institute of Builders Merchants has handed over the presidency at its 42nd AGM.
Read More »EH Smith moves into plumbing and heating
Birmingham-based independent builders merchant EH Smith is to start selling plumbing & heating materials at its Birmingham branch from next week.
Read More »Plumbase md steps down
Tom McElkerney, managing director of plumbers merchant Plumbase, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.
Read More »Mapei joins UKGBC
Mapei, the manufacturer of building adhesives, sealants and chemical products, has joined the UK's Green Building Council.
Read More »NMBS picks Blackberry App
Independent builders merchant buying group National Merchant Buying Society has launched another smartphone App, this time designed for Blackberry phones.
Read More »ASSA ABLOY wins three
ASSA ABLOY, the security product and lock manufacturer, has won three manufacturing awards in six months.
Read More »Willbond director wins Woman of Substance award
Lisa Jepson, director at Nottingham independent plumbers merchant Willbond has been recognised as a 'Woman of Substance' to mark the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.
Read More »Industry lukewarm on RHI
Last week's announcement of the initial details of the Renewable Heat Initiative has been met with muted enthusiasm by the industry - and a feeling that an opportunity has been lost.
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