The Kickstart and Local Authority New Build housebuilding schemes brought in by the last government are to end once final decisions are made about which of this year's projects will go ahead.
Read More »JCB expects significant sales improvement
JCB, the digger and Teletruk manufacturer, is expecting to see significant gains in both sales and profitability this year.
Read More »Nuaire boosts environmental credentials
Ventilations systems manufacturer Nuaire has taken a step forward in its environmental credentials.
Read More »Builders merchants warned about bulk bag filling
The Builders Merchants Federation is warning builders merchants that Trading Standards is looking again at the issue of pre-filled bulk bags of aggregates.
Read More »EU votes on illegal timber ban
From 2012 any company importing timber will need to prove where it came from or face legal sanctions, the European Parliament has finally decided.
Read More »Grafton UK performance recovers strongly
Builders and plumbers merchant chain Grafton Group plc has seen both turnover and profits recovering, according to today's trading update for the six months ended June 30 2010.
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 »Construction skills in recession says CIOB
The construction industry is still suffering from a shortage of skills, despite the recession.
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