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.
Read More »Terry Parker is new BMF chairman
The Builders Merchants Federation has announced that Terry Parker is to be its new National Chairman.
Read More »Totally shows report positive progress
The organiser of the Totally DIY, Secure and Tools shows is reporting positive responses from exhibitors as booking fill up.
Read More »Thompson Building Centres ride out for charity
Staff from branches of North East independent builders' merchant Thompson Building Centres have used pedal power to raise more than £5,000 for five charities.
Read More »Carron Phoenix celebrates 250 years at Falkirk
Next month sink maker Carron Phoenix will celebrate its 250th birthday at the Falkirk site in Scotland.
Read More »BMJ August issue: CERT scheme flaws exposed
The August issue of Builders Merchants Journal is out this week and includes an interview with BMF managing director Chris Pateman on the fundamental flaws with the government's Carbon Emissions Reduction Target scheme.
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