The construction industry is still suffering from a shortage of skills, despite the recession.
Read More »Fire causes Travis Perkins staff to flee
Employees at builders merchant Travis Perkins were evacuated when a fire broke out at the branch in Guildford.
Read More »Performance Timber Products buys John Porter Doors
Door and dooorset manufacturerJohn Porter Doors has been acquired by The Performance Timber Products Group Limited (PTP).
Read More »UK’s oldest ironmonger locks up
The oldest ironmonger in the country is to close after having traded in Oxford for 480 years.
Read More »Laufen building wins architecture award
Swiss bathroom manufacturer Laufen has received a top architectural award for its new exhibition and visitor centre.
Read More »Brett Landscaping supports new sensory garden
Landscaping manufacturer Brett Landscaping has donated over 70 sq m of its Broadway riven flag paving to a new sensory garden in Loughborough.
Read More »Marshalls recognised for sustainable excellence
Landscaping manufacturer Marshalls has been named National Example of Excellence for Sustainable Marketing and Innovation.
Read More »Bathroom AGM sees changes at the top
Fake sanitaryware imports and stolen labelling were amongst the discussions at the recent AGM of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association.
Read More »Baxi goes to Cornwall
Heating manufacturer Baxi Group has opened a new satellite training facility.
Read More »Construction sales increase despite uncertain future
Manufacturers of construction products are confident that sales will continue to grow in the third quarter of 2010, according to the latest Construction Activity Barometer from Ernst and Young and the Construction Products Association.
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