Builders merchant buying group NBG LLP's annual football tournament last week saw a triumph for the Southern region over the teams from the Central and Northern regions.
Read More »Building Reg changes make thermostatic control mandatory
All new homes will feature inbuilt protection from hot water scalding in baths and will use water more efficiently under measures announced by Housing Minister Iain Wright last week.
Read More »Build Center customer wins new truck
A landscaper is celebrating after winning a builders merchant's national competition.
Read More »Ibstock welcome budget boost for housing market
Brickmakers should be encouraged by last month's Budget, which outlines a number of measures designed to stimulate the housebuilding industry, according to John Richards, sales and marketing director of Ibstock, the UK's largest brickmaker.
Read More »Pegler Yorkshire invest
Yorkshire based taps, valves and fittings manufacturers Pegler Yorkshire are to acquire a purpose-built 'state-of-the-art' warehouse as part of their business development plans.
Read More »Cement plant hits waste fuel record
The Cemex cement plant in South Ferriby, North Lincolnshire, last month replaced over 74% of the fuel used to heat the cement kiln with fuel made from wastes.
Read More »Heatrae Sadia electrify heating
Heating and hot water specialists Heatrae Sadia have launched a division aimed the electric heating market.
Read More »Footprint Tools in liquidation
Tool company Footprint Tools has entered voluntary liquidation, although it is expected that all creditors should be paid in full.
Read More »Marshalls announce rights issue
Building materials manufacturers Marshalls are the latest to ask shareholders for more money via a rights issue.
Read More »Jewson receive safety award
Builders merchants Jewson have picked up four silvers in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards.
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