Builders merchant Travis Perkins aims to create a retro-fitting package refurbishment service for contracts that improve energy efficiency in existing housing stock.
Read More »B&Q invests in building category
DIY shed chain B&Q is stepping up its investment in building materials in the biggest ever change to its building category.
Read More »Bad debt brings down Bristol builder
A large building contractor in Bristol has gone into liquidation after not being paid for work on a London housing development.
Read More »CPA moves to improve domestic energy efficiency
The Construction Products Association has launched a publication to provide information on refurbishing domestic buildings to improve energy efficiency.
Read More »CPA urges long-term Budget view
The Construction Products Association has written to the George Osborne, urging the Chancellor to focus future public spending where it will deliver the most good and support sustained economic growth in the longer-term.
Read More »Abru ladders sold to Werner Co
Ladder and access equipment manufacturer Abru has been acquired by Werner Co, the US ladder-maker, based in Pennsylvania.
Read More »Affordable house building may ‘grind to a halt’
The National Housing Federation is warning of a crisis in affordable house building if the Government goers ahead with planned budget cuts.
Read More »Housing crisis ‘not helped’ by government garden-grabbing move
The Federation of Master Builders believes that government moves to prevent gardens being built on will do nothing to address the housing crisis.
Read More »Government to act against garden building
Councils in England will have more power to stop developers building homes on gardens, according to communities minister Greg Clark.
Read More »NBG signs up for two year Lafarge deal
Independent builders merchant buying group NBG LLP has signed a two year deal with Lafarge Plasterboard for the supply of plasterboard.
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