The construction industry has now been in recession for two years, according to the latest data from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
Read More »Government launches plan for warmer, greener homes
The Warm Homes, Greener Homes Strategy, launched by the Government yesterday, is aimed at cutting emissions from the UK's homes by 29% by 2020.
Read More »Home ownership levels fall
The Council of Mortgage Lenders reports that home ownership in the UK continues to fall as a result of affordability pressures and a shortage of new homes.
Read More »Builders merchants lose nearly one tonne in weight
Hull-based independent builders merchant MKM has raised over £7,000 for charity with employees shedding nearly one tonne of weight in the process.
Read More »Kingspan profit falls
Irish building materials supplier Kingspan recorded falling profits and sales in the year to December 2009.
Read More »Get Britain Building campaign endorses Cut the VAT Report
Building coalitition campaign Get Britain Building is has thrown its weight behind a new report produced by the Cut the VAT Coalition.
Read More »CRH profits halved
Building materials company CRH saw pre-tax profits fall by 55% in 2009, although the second half of the year was better than expected
Read More »Builders merchant jailed for tax fraud
A builders merchant in Northern Ireland has been jailed for a £4.5m tax fraud.
Read More »ICI Paints AkzoNobel takes PPG to court
Paint manufacturer ICI Paints AkzoNobel has launched legal proceedings against PPG Architectural Coatings Limited following Johnstone's Paints ongoing 'No. 1' advertising campaign.
Read More »Selco customer wins Lafarge Plasterboard water competition
Builders merchant Selco celebrated when one of its plasterboard customers won first prize in a Lafarge Plasterboard competition.
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