Newly appointed housing minister Grant Shapps MP has said the government will promote home ownership amongst the UK population.
Read More »DHF act to withdraw incorrect CE marked lock
A Chinese lock that wrongly carried the CE mark has had the offending certification removed thanks to swift action by the Door & Hardware Federation.
Read More »H+H UK lauded for green credentials
Aircrete block maker H+H UK, maker of the Celcon brand, is one of the 10 greenest companies in the UK.
Read More »B&Q lose sales but gain profit
Sales at DIY shed chain B&Q were down slightly in the first quarter, although both retail profit and gross margins rose.
Read More »British Gas opens new insulation depot
British Gas is creating a network of insulation depots across the country.
Read More »Graham launches new heating service
Graham, the plumbers' merchant sister to builders merchant Jewson, has a new spare parts service.
Read More »Tile Depot to open new branch
Independent tile and stone stockiest Tile Depot is opening a new stor next week in Crawley, West Sussex.
Read More »Ironmongery Center gets new look
The Ironmongery Center in Kirkcaldy, part of builders merchant group Wolseley UK has undergone a major refurbishment.
Read More »Construction activity recovers
Activity in the construction industry grew last month at the strongest rate since September 2007 according to a new report published today.
Read More »NHBC reports private house starts nearly double
Housing starts in the three months to April 2010 rose by 74% compared with a year ago, says the National Housebuilding Council.
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