Builders' organisation the Federation of Master Builders is warning that the government is putting the future of the construction industry at risk.
Read More »Government Green Deal could create 250k jobs
The Government's Green Deal to radically overhaul the energy efficiency of homes and small businesses could support a quarter of a million jobs over the next 20 years.
Read More »Parts Center plans to double in size
Spare parts merchant, Parts Center, part of Wolseley, is adding new trade counters and increasing its spares stockholding in all Plumb Center branches.
Read More »Unimer takes space at Home Improvement Show
Builders merchant invoice clearing house United Merchants plc will be exhibiting at the Home Improvement Show at Earls Court next month.
Read More »Covers hosts Irwin Challenge
Builders merchant Covers hosted the West Sussex heat of the Irwin Challenge to give customers the chance to win an Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Read More »MP opens flagship Plumb Center
Plumbers merchant Plumb Center, part of Wolseley, has opened the first of a new generation of branches.
Read More »Kijlstra counters CPSA carbon claims
Dutch manhole maker Kijlistra has hit back at speculation that its carbon emission claims for concrete manholes are flawed.
Read More »Timber frame comes under further fire scrutiny
The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) has said it is dealing with an increasing number of fires in timber-framed properties under construction.
Read More »Pilkington Tiles still for sale
KPMG, the administrators for tile firm Pilkingtons are still aiming to sell the company's site in Swinton, Manchester.
Read More »Jewson gets biking to help Hospices
Builders merchant Jewson has launched its largest charity event to date, in aid of the Help the Hospices charity.
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