The Government wants to have a chief construction adviser in place by November, it was announced today.
Read More »Plumb Center to sell plumbers’ charity CD
Plumbers merchant Plumb Center and sister company Parts Center are selling a charity CD made by some of their customers.
Read More »Jewson and CPA call for Government to Get Britain Building
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 »Wolseley’s US plumbing arm loses CEO
Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley have parted company with John Stegeman, president and CEO of their US plumbing distribution business Ferguson Enterprises.
Read More »Wolseley confirm Chorley distribution closure
Wolseley UK has confirmed that its Chorley distribution centre will close from the end of next month.
Read More »Selco raises cash for NSPCC Childline Appeal
Builder's merchant Selco has raised £22,000 over the last two years for the NSPCC's A Child's Voice Appeal.
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