Plumbers merchant chain PTS has reacted to a constant stream of installers asking for information on the boiler scrappage scheme with a dedicated leaflet.
Read More »Government adds social criteria to procurement policy
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has announced that from 1 April 2010 new social criteria will be added to the UK Government's timber procurement policy, in addition to the requirement for it to be legal and sustainable.
Read More »Burdens launches catalogue for ground workers
Specialist civils and builders merchant Burdens has launched a new TRADE STORE catalogue to meet the demands of the ground worker.
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: NBG focuses on future
Builders merchant buying group NBG LLP held its annual supplier awards on Monday at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester.
Read More »MKM tops BMJ builders merchant Index league
Independent builders merchants occupy four of the top five spots in the annual BMJ Index, published in the January issue, out this week.
Read More »Plumb Center opens Parts trade counters
Plumbers merchant chain Plumb Center has opened trade counters from sister company Parts Center in 20 of its branches.
Read More »London to investigate timber buildings’ fire risk
Following a series of fires in London involving timber-frame buildings, the London Assembly is to investigate fire safety and to look into possible changes needed to building regulations in timber buildings.
Read More »Isover achieves iso14001:2004 for Runcorn site
Insulation manufacturer Isover has achieved Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004 certification at its Runcorn manufacturing site.
Read More »United tools opens hss hire counter
United Tools and Fixings, the power tools and welding equipment company, has teamed up with tool and equipment hire company, HSS Hire.
Read More »Builders merchant fined for safety breaches
A builders merchant in Birmingham has had to pay more than £8,000 after being found guilty of breaching health & safety regulations.
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