Irish building materials giants CRH are believed to be considering becoming the partners of builders merchant group Wolseley in a joint venture for the latter's American arm, Stock Building Supplies.
Read More »Wrekin collapse costs hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of people have lost their jobs after Shropshire-based building firm Wrekin Construction Group went into administration.
Read More »Obituary: Peter Brooke
Purmo, the radiator people, have announced their sadness at the death of their colleague Peter Brooke, who died from a heart attack at the wheel of his car last month. He was 58.
Read More »Jacksons lose 33 jobs
The recession in construction has caused 33 jobs to be lost at the head office of Lincoln builders merchants Jackson Building Centres.
Read More »UK house prices fall further
The rate at which UK house prices are falling increased in January, but not by as much as the Nationwide or Halifax figures, according to the government's house price index.
Read More »SIG to consider rights issue
Roofing materials and insulation specialist distributors SIG are to consider a range of options, including raising extra capital.
Read More »Buildbase manager gains sustainability distinction
Tony Booth, a product development manager at builders merchant group Buildbase is one of the first three students to pass the new MOL training module on Sustainable Products.
Read More »Greenworks offer installer training on renewables
Greenworks, the umbrella sustainable products brand of builders merchants Jewson and plumbers merchant Graham, have launched a series of 20 specialist training courses for installers on renewable energy.
Read More »VAT decision boosts GBB consumer launch
The consumer launch of the Get Britain Building Campaign this Friday has been given a boost now that the possibility of 5% VAT on home repairs and maintenance work has moved a step closer.
Read More »Wolseley fall out of FTSE 100
Builders merchant group Wolseley have fallen out of the FTSE 100 share index as housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is promoted back into the FTSE 250 index.
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