Figures from the NHBC show that fewer homes were begun by housebuilders last year than at any time since records began.
Read More »Fire at builders merchants WJ Lewis
A fire broke out at Manchester independent builders merchants WJ Lewis at the weekend.
Read More »Travis Perkins announces charity support
Builders' merchant group, Travis Perkins, has committed to supporting two charities, the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and Keech Hospice Care for children, for 2010 and 2011.
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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