Tarmac will close its Suffolk site the end of this month.
Read More »BMF backs boiler scrappage scheme
The Builders Merchant Federation has highlighted the importance of the industry Boiler Scrappage Scheme campaign to members.
Read More »Bodmin Blocks in administration
A building materials firm in Cornwall has gone into administration.
Read More »Lafarge Aggregates wins safety award
Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK has been named industry leader in health and safety at the Mineral Products Association Health & Safety Awards.
Read More »Tall ship named in honour of builders merchant
A mini tall ship at Hartlepool Marina has been named after former builders merchant, James Edwin Atkinson, whose idea it was.
Read More »Greener brick could help reduce emissions
The makers of a new greener brick say it uses up to 90 per cent less energy and releases 90 per cent less CO2 than traditional bricks.
Read More »Lafarge invest in Dunbar cement works
Cement manufacturer Lafarge is on the final stages of its £7m investment programme at the Dunbar works.
Read More »Wolseley plays host to Hilary Benn
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn MP has visited builders merchant group Wolseley's Sustainable Building Center last week.
Read More »EA investigates Hanson cement leak
A dust cloud which leaked from a Hanson Cement works is being investigated by the Environment Agency.
Read More »HSS launch ladder exchange
Tool and equipment hire company HSS Hire has teamed up with the HSE to launch the 2009 Ladder Exchange.
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