Builders merchant Jewson celebrated two years as official yard sponsor of racehorse trainer Jonjo O'Neill by giving customers a sneak preview of the yard for the 2009/2010 National Hunt season.
Read More »Tory housing proposals are ‘Act of Faith’, warns FMB
The Federation of Master Builders has warned that Conservative Party housing proposals to increase the number of new homes whilst simultaneously giving local people more say as to where and if these homes are to be built are an act of faith.
Read More »Drunk teenager tries to steal Travis Perkins truck
A 19-year-old man has been fined after he tried to steal a dumper truck belonging to builders merchant Travis Perkins.
Read More »Exclusive: NBG establishes move to category management
Independent builders merchant buying group NBG LLP has restructured its negotiating teams along category management lines the better to focus on product specialities.
Read More »Anglo American re-confirm Tarmac sell-off
Anglo American plc, current owner of Tarmac, has announced a number of changes across its businesses to create a more streamlined management structure and divest non-core activities.
Read More »Man dies in quarry accident
A 24-year-old man died in an accident at Aggregate Industries' Glensanda Quarry in Argyll last week.
Read More »Badly insulated homes waste millions
Insulation supplier Rockwool has found that around 4.6million households face fuel poverty due to poor energy efficiency and rising utility bills.
Read More »B&Q chief attacks government advert
The chairman of Kingfisher, parent company of DIY retailer B&Q has attacked the government's £6m climate change campaign, claiming it is "negative" and unlikely to mean anything to householders.
Read More »CPA warns government on levy plans
The Construction Products Association has warned the government that investment in the UK could be at risk if it goes ahead with plans to widen the scope of the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Read More »North Yorkshire Timber customer wins Irwin Challenge
Rob Guyll, a customer of timber merchant North Yorkshire Timber in Northallerton, beat nearly 4,000 other contestants to win the Irwin Challenge last week.
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