News

North east independent builders merchant James Burrell posted a loss of almost £400,000 in the year to October 31 2009.

Steel window manufacturer Crittall Windows has received the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

The crisis in affordable house building is likely to get worse after the general election if next Government cuts budgets.

Heating and plumbing fittings manufacturer Pegler Yorkshire, has opened the only fully integrated rod extrusion production plant in the UK at its Doncaster works.

Builders merchant chain Wolseley UK plans to double the number of kitchen studio showrooms it will open across the UK.

The value of residential building projects during the three months to March 2010 was 37% higher than the same period a year ago according to the latest Glenigan Index.

Plumbers merchant Graham, sister company of builders merchant Jewson, has signed a three year sponsorship deal with motor racing star, Allan McNish.

Builders' organisation the Federation of Master Builders believes that none of the three main political parties have thought enough about the building industry in their election manifestos.

Nick Clegg MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has called for better bank financing of green businesses to support a 'fairer and greener economy'.

Independent bathroom distributor Robert Lee is opening a new depot in Huddersfield from the beginning of May.