Plumbers merchant chain Plumb Center has welcomed the opportunity to submit its ideas on the future of Building Regulations.
Read More »Sandtoft announces further UK expansion
Roof tile manufacturer Sandtoft has opened a new distribution centre in the West Midlands.
Read More »Boys and Boden man wins at NMBS Golf Day
Over 60 independent builders merchants and suppliers took part in this year's NMBS Golf Day, organised by NMBS, the independent builders merchant buying group.
Read More »Former builders merchant in charity fraud
A former credit controller from builders merchant Travis Perkins will be jailed after pleading guilty to stealing charity donations.
Read More »EU legislation pushes housing energy performance
From next year, all homes for sale will have to advertise their energy efficiency ratings under new European Union legislation.
Read More »CPA urges caution over construction growth figures
The Office of National Statistics might be reporting a sharp increase in construction output, but the Construction Products Association is warning that the industry is still in a precarious position.
Read More »Graham and Curzon open new super branch
Graham, the plumbers merchant, has relocated its Leeds branch to brand new premises in order to create its latest heating and plumbing super-branch.
Read More »John Nicholls to close Stratford branch
Independent builders merchant John Nicholls is to close its Stratford plumbing and heating branch from September 1, in order to better focus on developing the rest of the business.
Read More »Housing starts show three month fall
After growing steadily for six months, the value of private housing starts fell in the three months to July according to the latest data from industry analysts Glenigan.
Read More »Ibstock gains responsible sourcing standard
Brick manufacturer Ibstock been awarded a 'very good' rating in its factory assessment for the responsible sourcing standard, BES 6001.
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