Brett Landscaping featured on prime-time BBC TV on Thursday night when the landscaping company provided paving for the programme DIY SOS: The Big Build.
Read More »Manholes in false carbon claims
The Concrete Pipeline Systems Association (CPSA) is taking issue with claims made by Dutch manufacturer Kiljstra about the carbon footprint of concrete manhole covers.
Read More »SIG reports better trading conditions
Construction materials specialist SIG plc has reported first half sales and pre-tax profits down but in line with management expectations.
Read More »Joseph Parr increases operating profits
Independent builders merchant chain Joseph Parr Group increased profits by 79% in 2009, despite a fall in turnover.
Read More »School fights builders merchant
Stoke on Trent City Council is today considering a planning application for a builders merchant in the city. However nearly 200 residents have objected to the plans.
Read More »TR Engineering buys assets of failed Trianco
The assets of failed boiler manufacturer Trianco Heating Products have been acquired by TR Engineering.
Read More »Wolseley sells Brandon Hire tool business
Builders and plumbers merchant chain Wolseley has sold its tool hire business Brandon Hire.
Read More »ACO’s Keyline winner gets a reprieve
A 22 year old London Taxi which was awarded joint Best in Rally on the Keyline Monte Carlo Rally Challenge has been given a new job.
Read More »Ex-AI and Hanson chiefs rescue Ennstone
Marwyn Materials has engineered a reverse-takeover of Breedon Holdings, the former Ennstone building materials business which went into administration in March 2009.
Read More »Government petition response ignores VAT reduction call
The Government has issued a disappointing response to the Repairing Britain petition on the Downing Street website.
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