Housing charity Shelter has cautiously welcomed the governments New Homes Bonus initiative, but warns that it will not be enough to solve the UK housing crisis.
Read More »Timber framers welcome zero carbon announcement
The UK Timber Frame Association believes government commitment to zero carbon homes will bring a big boost for the timber frame industry.
Read More »Hanson to extend quarries
Building material supplier Hanson UK has obtained planning permission to extend five quarries.
Read More »Dunlop rolls out more trade mornings
Dunlop Adhesives has announced six more trade mornings with builders merchant Selco, because earlier ones have been so successful.
Read More »B&Q opens 100th Trade Point
DIY shed chain B&Q has opened its 100th TradePoint outlet.
Read More »GDC buys Robinson Willey
GDC Group Ltd, the UK heating division of Glen Dimplex, has bought the fixed assets, inventory and intellectual property of gas fire manufacturer Robinson Willey.
Read More »New landscaping exhibition launches
A new exhibition for the landscaping industry will take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire next June.
Read More »Roofing md treks for Help for Heroes
Steve Greaves, managing director of roofing manufacturer Flag-Soprema UK Ltd, will be making a 10 day trek through the Annapurna range of the Himalayas in November to raise funds for the 'Help for Heroes' charity.
Read More »Councils must deliver new homes says FMB
Builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders has welcomed the Government's New Homes Bonus Scheme but says that it is now up to local authorities to deliver the housing needed to tackle the UK's chronic housing shortage.
Read More »RCIS reports house prices falling…
...as National Association of Estate Agents reports strongest month ever in July.
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