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Timber importers and timber product producers are concerned that the Government's zeal for bio-mass powered power stations could threatening jobs in the timber industry.
Read More »Merchant move on hold for Tesco planning decision
The relocation of the Chatteris branch of builders merchant Travis Perkins could be in jeopardy following resubmitted plans by supermarket giant Tesco.
Read More »MKM to expand operations
Builders merchant chain MKM is expecting to extend its coverage across Scotland, the North West, the Midlands and the South of England.
Read More »Builders support VAT cut campaign
Builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders is supporting the Cut the VAT Campaign.
Read More »Hanson Cement strides out for charity
A team from cement manufacturer Hanson Cement is gearing up to take part in a the Rutland Ride and Stride event.
Read More »Marshalls receives sustainable boost
Hard landscaping manufacturer Marshalls plc has been re-certified to the Carbon Trust Standard and received certification to BRE Responsible Sourcing scheme for its concrete manufactured products.
Read More »MPs to investigate housing crisis
A Parliamentary Committee is to investigate the housing crisis by launching an inquiry into financing more homes.
Read More »Travis Perkins puts in new Walton plans
Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has submitted new plans to Elmbridge Borough Council, applying for permission to build 14 homes, a Wickes showroom and a storage/distribution unit.
Read More »JP Corry gets a lift
Builders merchant JP Corry, part of Jewson parent Saint Gobain Building Distribution, has taken on a new fleet of forklifts to improve efficiency across its 17 branches.
Read More »Only 160 zero carbon homes built
The number of homes built in the last four years that would meet the Government's definition of zero carbon is just 160.
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