South west independent builders merchants Bradford Building Supplies are to cut up to 45 jobs across their operation.
Read More »Thieves strike twice at Travis Perkins
Builders merchant Travis Perkins has been hit by thieves in two separate incidents at different branches.
Read More »CIMCIG offer a survivors guide to the recession
The Chartered Institute of Marketing Construction Industry Group is holding a conference next month designed to help construction marketers and companies come through the downturn in good shape, and be ready for the upturn.
Read More »DIY boss and BMF highlight credit insurance problems
Bill Grimsey, chief executive of DIY shed chain Focus has written to the business secretary Lord Mandelson asking for an investigation into the lack of available credit insurance.
Read More »Unsafe timber heading for building sites
Some of the timber washed up on the Kent coast last week has found its way to building sites, even though it is not suitable for construction, Thanet council has said.
Read More »Private equity firms eye up cement maker after suicide
Private equity firms are considering investing in HeidelbergCement, the debt-ridden parent company of Hanson and Castle Cement.
Read More »More jobs go at Wavin and British Gypsum
Plastic plumbing and drainage manufacturers Wavin are to cut a further 165 UK jobs, while 16 jobs are going as British Gypsum scales down production at their Sussex plant.
Read More »Wolseley shares plummet on profit warning
Shares in builders and plumbers merchant chain Wolseley fell 30% on Monday morning to 176p after their latest market update showed profits down 66% year on year.
Read More »Buildbase opens new builders merchant branch
Builders merchant chain Buildbase has opened a new greenfield branch in Bristol, creating nine jobs.
Read More »Government to free up councils to build homes
Councils may soon have greater freedom to build more homes under plans going out to consultation today.
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