The Builders Merchants Federation have slammed proposed legislation that would make merchants responsible for ensuring that all CE marked products in stock actually comply with their declaration of conformity.
Read More »BWF fire door film highlights Cornish hotel fire
A hard-hitting short film by the BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door & Doorset Scheme shows the vital importance of fit for purpose fire doors in protecting lives and property.
Read More »Hiab integrate UK sales and service
Cargotec, the materials handling people, are bringing together their Hiab and Moffett sales and service operations in the UK.
Read More »Ex-employee jailed for theft at builders merchant
A woman stole GBP32,700 from Parker Severn Builders Merchants in GBP500 a week chunks over 16 months.
Read More »Hevey Building Supplies open new depot
Northamptonshire independent builders merchants Hevey Building Supplies have opened a new timber branch in Kettering.
Read More »Trade Depot closes: Screwfix grows
Kingfisher, owners of B&Q, Screwfix and Trade Depot, have announced the closure of the Trade Depots building supplies trade counter business. Resources will instead be focussed on B&Q and Screwfix.
Read More »VAT changes: HMRC issues guidance for businesses
HM Revenue and Customs have issued guidance for businesses unsure how to tackle the changed rate of VAT from 17.5% to 15% from Monday.
Read More »Construction chief caught up in Indian terror attacks
Ian Tyler, the chief executive of construction company Balfour Beatty, has been caught up in the terrorist attacks in India, according to a report on Building magazine's website.
Read More »Construction slump in 2009: ‘biggest for 20 years’
The construction industry will see its biggest fall for 20 years next year, despite Government commitments from the Pre-Budget Report to bring forward public spending, the Construction Products Association says.
Read More »BSS group merchant sales inch ahead
Plumbing and heating merchant group BSS increased sales by 9.9% in the six months to September 30.
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