Next month sink maker Carron Phoenix will celebrate its 250th birthday at the Falkirk site in Scotland.
Read More »BMJ August issue: CERT scheme flaws exposed
The August issue of Builders Merchants Journal is out this week and includes an interview with BMF managing director Chris Pateman on the fundamental flaws with the government's Carbon Emissions Reduction Target scheme.
Read More »PTS supports boiler scrappage scheme
Plumbers merchant chain PTS is backing an industry call for the Government to introduce a boiler scrappage scheme.
Read More »London’s earliest timber structure found on building site
A timber structure that is older than Stonehenge has been unearthed by university archaeologists in Plumstead.
Read More »JT Dove set out on fundraising effort
Members of staff at Newcastle builders merchant JT Dove are aiming to raise £5,000 for their nominated charity - Toma Fund - this year.
Read More »Travis Perkins branch help with playgroup rescue
The Bicester branch of builders merchant Travis Perkins is helping a local playgroup whose building was condemned.
Read More »Brewer Cowls keeps out the noise
The Peacemaker from Brewer Cowls is a special noise reducing mat which adheres to the top of the cowl terminal, and eliminates annoying noises such as rain, hail and birds.
Read More »Construction decline continues
Construction market activity fell again during the second quarter of 2009 according to the latest Construction Trade Survey from the Construction Products Association.
Read More »Builders merchants get on their bikes
Three members of staff at Middlesex builders merchants Crescent Building Supplies cycled from London to Brighton to raise money for the British heart Foundation.
Read More »Hanson sell-off could be by year-end
Building materials giant Hanson could sell off some of its businesses - including the brick division - as early as the end of 2009, according to press speculation.
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