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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.
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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.
Read More »Travis Perkins takes on Paragon
A high-tech transport optimisation solution from Paragon Software Systems means builders merchant group Travis Perkins can plan customer deliveries automatically.
Read More »Wickes launches trade website
DIY chain Wickes, part of builders merchant group Travis Perkins, has launched an online resource for builders.
Read More »B&Q develops Eco-house
DIY chain B&Q has bought a house in Bishopstoke near Southampton to refurbish into an EcoHouse.
Read More »Lafarge and Tarmac merge referred to Competition Commission
The Office of Fair Trading has referred a proposed UK construction materials joint venture between Anglo American and Lafarge to the Competition Commission.
Read More »MX Group buys Aquatora
UK shower tray and shower accessory manufacturer MX Group has acquired Aquatora, maker of the Storm shower tray range and AquaDek wet room products.
Read More »Planning change could create 200,000 building jobs
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has confirmed the government is determined to revamp the planning system to boost house building.
Read More »Green Deal lacks householder appeal
Even when offered for free, householder appetite for retro-fitting energy-efficiency products is limited, according to a new report from social housing provider Affinity Sutton.
Read More »Stamco moves into plumbing and heating
Independent builders and timber merchant Stamco opened a plumbing and heating counter at its branch in St Leonards on Sea today (September 5).
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