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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 »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.
Read More »DHF act to withdraw incorrect CE marked lock
A Chinese lock that wrongly carried the CE mark has had the offending certification removed thanks to swift action by the Door & Hardware Federation.
Read More »H+H UK lauded for green credentials
Aircrete block maker H+H UK, maker of the Celcon brand, is one of the 10 greenest companies in the UK.
Read More »B&Q lose sales but gain profit
Sales at DIY shed chain B&Q were down slightly in the first quarter, although both retail profit and gross margins rose.
Read More »British Gas opens new insulation depot
British Gas is creating a network of insulation depots across the country.
Read More »PPG Architectural Coatings defends court action
Paint manufacturer PPG Architectural Coatings UK Limited has filed its defence in the court action brought against it by ICI regarding Johnstone's® "Best by Test" advertising campaign.
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