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Heidelberg Materials UK has acquired construction soil and aggregate recycling company B&A Group; its acquisition is in line with its strategy to meet demand for recycled materials. The company also recently acquired Mick George Limited in the east of England. B&A Group joins Heidelberg Materials’ recycling business line. Simon Willis, …

Jewson has announced the winners of its first ever Making Better Homes Awards, with thousands of public votes cast to decide the competition’s winners. The merchant launched its awards to recognise the industry heroes who are going above and beyond in the delivery of energy efficient, safe and comfortable homes. …

HSS Hire Group has reported a decline in its annual profit, due to higher costs, though it noted that 2023’s result still was its second best since it’s listing on the London Stock Exchange. It has also announced that its chief financial offer, Paul Quested, will depart in September; he …

The Encon Group opens its newest branch in North Shields, supplying customers in the region with total project solutions. Its new branch, Encon & Nevill Long North East, combines the company’s previous Newcastle and Washington branches into a larger site so customers can benefit from an extended range spanning all …

City Plumbing has launched 10 new Plastics Supercentres across the country; its centres will stock Wavin soil, waste and plastic plumbing products and drainage options, along with other brands. The new Plastics Supercentres will stock the full profile of everything needed to complete multiple new build units, in large quantities. …

Worcester Bosch has announced its launch of the next generation of home heating: the CS5800i Hybrid Heat Pump. Offering year-round, low-carbon comfort, the product offers homeowners the instant heat, control and comfort they are used to by allowing a heat pump and boiler to work seamlessly together – with the …

The Building Safety Act will bring about changes to culture on a scale never seen before, according to the CEO of Local Authority Building Control (LABC) in England and Wales. Lorna Stimpson, CEO of LABC) told a podcast hosted by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) that the Act addressed …

AG has made a series of substantial investments totalling over £5.4 million to enhance its manufacturing facilities; its latest upgrades, exceeding £400,000 will boost production efficiency to help meet demand while simultaneously reducing the company’s environmental footprint. Focused on modernising its factories, equipment, and technology with the construction of a …

The CPA (Construction Products Association) has forecasted construction output to fall by 2.2% this year, before a broader economic recovery to underpin growth of 2.1% in 2025 with further growth of 3.6% predicted for 2026. Beneath the overall figure, it is likely to be a year of mixed fortunes for …

More than £60 million allocated funding for schemes to promote heat pump installations has not been spent, which has raised questions over the effectiveness of the schemes – according to reports. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was brought in to help homes and small business in England and Wales switch …