West Yorkshire timber merchant CR Taylor Timber was featured last week's episode of the Channel 4 TV series 'Grand Designs.'
Read More »‘Heavyside yard approach’ advocated at BMF Conference
Merchants need to get back to basics in order to carve a niche for themselves in the future, according to speakers at the BMF Autumn Conference last weekend.
Read More »Worcester builder stops building after 80 years
50 employees of a Worcester builders have lost their jobs after the builder ran out of work.
Read More »BuildStore and EcoMerchant launch eco-homes mortgage
Eco-conscious self builders and renovators can now access a new eco mortgage from BuildStore, the Melton Mowbray Building Society and Ecomerchant.
Read More »Builder Rok falls to administration
Builder and building services group Rok has appointed PWC as administrators today (November 8).
Read More »Mortgage lack critical barrier warn builders
The difficulties in obtaining mortgage finance is undermining any recovery in the property market and wider economy, according to Scottish housebuilders.
Read More »Ariston strips off for charity
Employees at heating manufacturer Ariston have followed in the WI footsteps, by baring all for their 2011 calendar.
Read More »B&Q takes Dame Ellen to Parliament
DIY retailer B&Q and sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur visited the Houses of Parliament to show how the retauler is working to help communities become more sustainable.
Read More »Housebuilder slams mortgage shortage
Steve Morgan, chairman of housebuilder Redrow has attacked the lack of mortgage availability for first-time buyers.
Read More »NMBS rocks for charities at dinner dance
An anonymous £2,000 donation on the night helped builders merchants buying group NMBS raise over £12,000 for its chosen charities at the annual dinner dance last month.
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