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.
Read More »Institute pays tribute to Director
The Institute of Builders Merchants have paid tribute to their former director Dave Saunders who left the role at the end of last month.
Read More »Housing transaction levels rise for October
Housing transactions and mortgage lending were higher in October than in September, according to figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Read More »HPS plumbers merchant hits 21 branches
Fast-growing plumbing and heating merchants HPS opened their 21st branch this month.
Read More »SIG lose 900 jobs and 65 branches
Insulation and building materials distribution specialists SIG are to axe 65 branches and 900 jobs thanks to the slowdown in new housebuilding and RMI work.
Read More »Grafton turnover slides 14% in 10 months
Sales at Irish builders merchant group Grafton dropped 14.5% to€2.35 billion in the 10 months to October 2008.
Read More »Knauf fined for H&S breach
Knauf have been fined £4,000 for breach of health and safety regulations after a worker trapped his finger in plasterboard machinery.
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