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Independent builders merchant Thompson Building Centres has had to remove an advertisement that breached Advertising Standards Authority guidelines.
Read More »Mira Showers mucks in on Merseyside
Mira Showers, the manufacturer of showers and shower accessories has sent its senior sales team to work on a scheme in Liverpool to enable the disadvantaged to get onto the housing ladder.
Read More »TradePoint launches free next-day delivery
DIY chain B&Q has upped the ante on its trade venture TradePoint, by offering a free next-day site delivery service.
Read More »Rockwool chief calls for VAT help on Green deal
Hans Schreuder, managing director of insulation manufacturer Rockwool is calling for a cut in VAT on refurbishment work to kick-start the Government's Green Deal programme.
Read More »B&Q insulation ad pulled by ASA
DIY chain B&Q was told that an advert for insulation breached Advertising Standards Authority Code on misleading advertising.
Read More »Tommy Walsh launches trade price comparison site
TV DIY and gardening celebrity, Tommy Walsh has launched a shopping comparison website aimed at tradesmen looking for tools and materials.
Read More »Construction material prices rise sharply
The construction industry is likely to seem bleak during 2011 thanks to sharp increases in construction material prices on top of falling workloads.
Read More »Biggest zero carbon housing scheme gets go-ahead
The country's largest housing development of zero carbon homes will be built in Peterborough after planners gave it the green-light.
Read More »NBG renews water fittings contract
Independent builders merchant buying group NBG LLP has renewed its contract for supply of water mains fittings with Plasson.
Read More »BSS revamps Nottingham trade counter
Industrial and commercial plumbing and heating specialist merchant BSS Industrial has launched its first retail style trade counter.
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