News

The value of construction projects starting on building site in January was 8% lower than in January 2009 according to the latest Glenigan Index.

Cement manufacturer CEMEX UK supported the Metropolitan Police's cyclist safety event in Trafalgar Square in central London on Tuesday by providing one of its logistics fleet vehicles.

Plastic building materials manufacturer Polypipe has acquired the goodwill and assets of the Silavent group.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley UK has increased overall recycling levels to around 90% as part of its 'war on waste' campaign.

DIY shed chain B&Q is launching an insulation promotion this weekend which will see it selling rolls at 89p each.

Cemco, the independent builders merchant buying group, presented its Supplier of the Year awards (Lightside) at the Cemco Lightside Conference earlier this month.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley UK has entered into a solus supply deal with the Tingdene Group.

Fire investigators are looking into the causes of a fire at a builders merchant in Newport, Wales, this week.

The Builders Merchants Federation has launched a new merchant-specific training course for renewable energy products.

Bathroom manufacturer Ideal Standard has called for the Government to act on increasing its commitment to water-saving in the home.