Newly appointed housing minister Grant Shapps MP has said the government will promote home ownership amongst the UK population.
Read More »Graham launches new heating service
Graham, the plumbers' merchant sister to builders merchant Jewson, has a new spare parts service.
Read More »Tile Depot to open new branch
Independent tile and stone stockiest Tile Depot is opening a new stor next week in Crawley, West Sussex.
Read More »Ironmongery Center gets new look
The Ironmongery Center in Kirkcaldy, part of builders merchant group Wolseley UK has undergone a major refurbishment.
Read More »Construction activity recovers
Activity in the construction industry grew last month at the strongest rate since September 2007 according to a new report published today.
Read More »Nil payout for Beaumont creditors
Creditors of the failed water heater maker Beaumont (UK) Ltd will receive nothing, it has emerged.
Read More »NMBS members place record orders at show
Independent builders merchants buying group NMBS has reported record attendance at its 2010 Exhibition last month.
Read More »Unimer wins new Procurement for Housing contract
Builders merchant clearing house and co-operative United Merchants has been awarded a new contract - "Supply of Materials & Managed Services" by Procurement for Housing (PfH).
Read More »NHBC reports private house starts nearly double
Housing starts in the three months to April 2010 rose by 74% compared with a year ago, says the National Housebuilding Council.
Read More »Global Stone wins Silver at Chelsea
Landscaping and paving suppliers Global Stone won a Silver Medal Award at last week's Chelsea Flower Show.
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