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There will be no economic recovery without the construction industry. That was made clear at a Construction Products Association Parliamentary Reception last night.
Read More »Travis Perkins hits the Three Peaks
Employees from builders' merchants group, Travis Perkins have successfully completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks in aid of Children's Hospices UK and Breast Cancer Campaign.
Read More »Public enquiry opens into cement cancer link
A public meeting was held yesterday to open the enquiry into possible health risks to people living near the Hanson Cement Padeswood works in Mold.
Read More »Lafarge opens north of the border
Plasterboard manufacturer Lafarge Plasterboard has opened a new depot in Grangemouth, Scotland.
Tile manufacturer in administration
Tile manufacturer Pilkingtons has been placed in administration.
Read More »Ridgeons’ opens new landscaping display
Builders merchant Ridgeons has unveiled its Centenary Garden, a new display of landscaping materials, showing the breadth of product range on offer.
Read More »Bathroom makers focus on customer service
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association is emphasising the importance of customer service in its 2010 Bathroom Conference on October 19.
Read More »Greening homes will keep builders busy for 30 years
Reusing small empty sites of up to two hectares could more than meet UK housing demand without building on green field land, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
Read More »TP acts to offer refurbishment services
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.
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