Housing minister Grant Shapps has unveiled his plans to allow rural housing schemes of up to 20 homes to by-pass planning laws.
Read More »Pre-tax profits rise at Thompsons
Independent builders merchant A Thompson & Sons reported pre-tax profits up by 59% in 2009.
Read More »Construction shows biggest growth spurt for 47 years
Output in the construction sector grew 6.6% between April and June 2010, according to the Office of National Statistics.
Read More »B&Q owner sees sales fall
Sales at diy chain B&Q fell 4% in the last 10 weeks, according to parent company Kingfisher.
Read More »Boiler maker collapses
A boiler manufacturer in Sheffield has closed down with the loss of all 43 jobs.
Read More »Builders merchant to run up Mount Snowdon
Halfway through his aim of climbing Mount Snowdon every week for charity, Andrew Craig from builders merchant Travis Perkins, is set to run up the mountain this weekend.
Read More »Plumbase takes on new Iveco fleet
Plumbers merchant Plumbase, part of builders merchant group Grafton Merchanting GB, is getting 107 new Iveco Daily light commercial vehicles.
Read More »Norman Piette launches Ecohomes division
Channel Islands'builders' merchant Norman Piette has launch a new division, Ecohomes.
Read More »Catnic achieves lintel first
Lintel manufacturer Catnic has achieved ISO14001 recognition of its environmental management policy, the first lintel maker to do so.
Read More »Unimer announces 2010 event success
Builders merchant co-operative and clearing house Unimer is celebrating the success of its annual Unimer Day.
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