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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).
Read More »CMS Acoustics merges with Danskin
CMS Acoustic Solutions is merging with Danskin, to form the UK's largest dedicated acoustic product supplier, CMS Danskin Acoustics.
Read More »Danfoss falls foul of ASA rules
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheald a complaint about a claim made on a website for heat pumps from Danfoss Heat Pumps UK Ltd, in May 2011.
Read More »Graham holds charity talent night
Staff from the Dewsbury branch of plumbers' merchant Graham raised money for charity during an open day, entitled Dewsbury's (Not) Got Talent.
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