Builders merchant Jewson welcomed Shadow Minister Julia Goldsworthy, Liberal Democrat MP for Falmouth and Camborne, to its Redruth branch for a visit aimed at providing ministers with a greater understanding of the UK construction industry.
Read More »TP driver stops runaway car
A delivery driver from builders merchant Travis Perkins used his lorry as a road block to rescue a toddler in a runaway car.
Read More »Build Center branch under fire from local residents
The branch of builders merchant chain Build Center in Leatherhead, Surrey, has been accused of making residents' lives a "living hell".
Read More »BMJ August: crossword clue
A glitch in the system meant the August issue of BMJ's Cryptic Crossword was missing a clue.
Read More »Cemex lauded for cyclist protection
Building materials group CEMEX has been recognised for its Cycling Safety Initiative to reduce accidents involving lorries and cyclists in the Construction Products Association's 2009 edition of Construction Products Innovation and Achievement.
Read More »Builders merchant employee involved in fatal accident
A member of staff at Build Center in Derby was tragically killed this week when a heavy sheet of glass fell on him.
Read More »Government funding filters through to construction starts
The overall year-on-year decline in construction work is easing up, according to the Glenigan Index for July, mainly thanks to strong performances from the public and utilities sectors.
Read More »Michelmersh Brick launch new terracotta business
Hathern Terracotta is a new terracotta and faience production business from Michelmersh Brick Holdings.
Read More »Proposed Travis Perkins scheme under fire
A proposal by builders merchant Travis Perkins to build nine flats and a new warehouse for its City Plumbing Supplies plumbers merchant is to go before the planning inspector following a public enquiry.
Read More »Appliance scrappage scheme proposed
VAT should be removed entirely from energy efficient appliances and a car-industry-style scrappage scheme considered, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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