Building materials company Cemex UK is supporting National Bike Week this week, highlighting its investment in features vehicles and its driver training programme, aimed at cyclist safety.
Read More »VAT to rise to 20 percent
The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has just announced that VAT rate will rise to 20% from January 4 next year.
Read More »VAT rise will have ‘disastrous effect’ say builders
The Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement that VAT will rise to 20% in January will boost the informal economy and cowboy builders warns the Federation of Master Builders.
Read More »Plumbers merchant branch to tackle Peak District
Plumbers merchants from the PTS branch in Aldridge are aiming to raise £3,000 for the NSPCC for the third year in a row.
Read More »Forest Garden to show off at Hampton Court
Forest Garden, the garden timber manufacturer is to sponsor the Inspiring Spaces showcase at the prestigious RHS Hampton Court Flower Show.
Read More »SCA invests in sawmill
Swedish sawmill company SCA Timber is investing in its Tunadal sawmill to increase spruce wood production.
Read More »Cuts could cost thousands of construction jobs
Proposed spending cuts by the coalition Government could mean thousands of construction industry jobs are lost.
Read More »Government action on Hips boosts house market
Since the Government announced the abolition of the controversial Home Information packs, the number of homes for sale has increased.
Read More »kbb relaunches London exhibition
The organizers of the kbb kitchen and bathroom exhibition have announced that kbb London is to take place from May 15 to 17 2011 at the Excel exhibition complex in London's Docklands.
Read More »ETI clamps down on false claims in UK stone sector
The Ethical Trading Initiative is acting to prevent non members in the stone sector from falsely claiming membership.
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