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.
Read More »Alliance doubts Chancellor’s plans will work
The Modern Masonry Alliance believes Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Statement has missed a golden opportunity to help kick-start the UK construction industry.
Read More »Merchant warns of cheque fraud scam
The Builders Merchants Federation has warned its members to watch out for a fraudulent cheque cloning scam.
Read More »Ridgeons to axe 95 jobs
Ridgeons, the East Anglian builders merchants are proposing to shed up to 95 jobs next year.
Read More »Timber merchant rescues Payne Timber from administration
Cornish timber merchants Duchy Timber have bought Devon timber merchants Payne Timber, who went into administration last month.
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