Builders' merchants group MKM saw operating profits halved for the year to September 30 2009.
Read More »Construction industry ‘vital’ to recovery
There will be no economic recovery without the construction industry. That was made clear at a Construction Products Association Parliamentary Reception last night.
Read More »Tile manufacturer in administration
Tile manufacturer Pilkingtons has been placed in administration.
Read More »Travis Perkins hits the Three Peaks
Employees from builders' merchants group, Travis Perkins have successfully completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks in aid of Children's Hospices UK and Breast Cancer Campaign.
Read More »Public enquiry opens into cement cancer link
A public meeting was held yesterday to open the enquiry into possible health risks to people living near the Hanson Cement Padeswood works in Mold.
Read More »Lafarge opens north of the border
Plasterboard manufacturer Lafarge Plasterboard has opened a new depot in Grangemouth, Scotland.
Ridgeons’ opens new landscaping display
Builders merchant Ridgeons has unveiled its Centenary Garden, a new display of landscaping materials, showing the breadth of product range on offer.
Read More »Bathroom makers focus on customer service
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association is emphasising the importance of customer service in its 2010 Bathroom Conference on October 19.
Read More »Affordable house building may ‘grind to a halt’
The National Housing Federation is warning of a crisis in affordable house building if the Government goers ahead with planned budget cuts.
Read More »Greening homes will keep builders busy for 30 years
Reusing small empty sites of up to two hectares could more than meet UK housing demand without building on green field land, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
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