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The Office of Fair Trading is to investigate the workings of the UK aggregates sector, it was announced today.
Read More »CPA warns of double dip for construction
The UK construction industry is heading for a double dip recession, according to the latest Construction Products Association's industry forecasts.
Read More »Connaught heading for administration
Troubled social housing maintenance company Connaught is likely to appoint accountancy firm KPMG as adminstrators today.
Read More »Connaught housing firm in MP probe
Troubled social housing specialist Connaught is the subject of an investigation by an MP who is collecting complaints about the firm.
Read More »Brett Landscaping answers TV SOS call
Brett Landscaping featured on prime-time BBC TV on Thursday night when the landscaping company provided paving for the programme DIY SOS: The Big Build.
Read More »Manholes in false carbon claims
The Concrete Pipeline Systems Association (CPSA) is taking issue with claims made by Dutch manufacturer Kiljstra about the carbon footprint of concrete manhole covers.
Read More »SIG reports better trading conditions
Construction materials specialist SIG plc has reported first half sales and pre-tax profits down but in line with management expectations.
Read More »Joseph Parr increases operating profits
Independent builders merchant chain Joseph Parr Group increased profits by 79% in 2009, despite a fall in turnover.
Read More »School fights builders merchant
Stoke on Trent City Council is today considering a planning application for a builders merchant in the city. However nearly 200 residents have objected to the plans.
Read More »TR Engineering buys assets of failed Trianco
The assets of failed boiler manufacturer Trianco Heating Products have been acquired by TR Engineering.
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