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).
Read More »Wolseley launches new look Ironmongery Centers
Builders merchant group Wolseley has revamped three of its specialist Ironmongery Centers to improve service to joiners, carpenters and builders.
Read More »Unimer announces Unimer Day 2011 dates
Builders merchant invoice clearing house Unimer has confirmed the dates for its annual flagship event - the Unimer Day 2011.
Read More »PTS encourages MPs on renewable take-up
Plumbers merchant PTS showed two Members of Parliament round branches in Sussex to help encouraging the uptake of renewable energy technology.
Read More »BMF and NMBS iPhone App launches
The iPhone and iPad application produced jointly by builders merchants organisation the Builders Merchants Federation and buying group the National Merchant Buying Society is now available.
Read More »Cemco drives forward for the future
Independent builders merchant buying group Cemco took 'driving forward' as its theme for its annual lightside Connect conference and networking event.
Read More »Travis Perkins expands hire fleet with JCB
Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has given JCB a huge order for 505 excavators.
Read More »Yorkshire brick maker adds to glass tower
The York Handmade Brick Company is supplying 70,000 bricks for Shard of Glass skyscraper, in London.
Read More »Plumb Center updates iPhone App
Plumbers merchant Plumb Center and sister Wolseley company Parts Center have updated the pair's iPhone application.
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