May the force be with you
Chandlers Building Supplies has unveiled a ‘pimped up’ three-wheeler for its entry into this year’s Pavestone Rally
Bears aid Selco’s charity push for Macmillan
The builders’ merchant staged its annual charity night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Edgbaston at the Bears’ recent T20 clash against Derbyshire Falcons, raising £15,000 at the event
BMI’s training facilities claim academy status
The multi-site operation offers visitors the chance to develop and improve either knowledge or skills to those in the roofing sector at all levels.
Proteus golf day tees off to raise £10,000 for charity
More than 80 amateur golfers including local businessmen, football legends and a professional boxer, came together to take part in the manufacturer’s annual golf day.
Construction industry prepares for downturn, warns FMB
To ensure their firms are ready for any economic shockwaves later this year, employers are reducing their number of direct employees and relying more on sub-contractors who are easier to shed if work dries up.
British Board of Agrément opens new Liverpool office
The northern hub delivers additional access to the organisation for existing and prospective BBA clients across the north and north west of the UK
Vivalda sees a bright future with MSP acquisition in Scotland
Vivalda Group has acquired Cumbernauld-based cladding manufacturer MSP Scotland for an undisclosed sum.
Operating throughout the UK, MSP brings new products, as well as an...
Revised BMF forecast shows drop in sales growth for 2019
The ongoing economic uncertainty linked to Brexit is a major factor in the revised Builders Merchants Industry Forecast of merchant sales, with a drop of -1.8% in expected growth for 2019 over 2018.
Growth in the flat roofing market constrained by decrease in bituminous...
Over the next three years, AMA Research anticipates that demand for bitumen products will fall after 2019 driven by the economic uncertainty and lower investment in the commercial sector.
New government’s commitment to infrastructure delivery will be vital to construction...
According to the Construction Products Association’s Summer Forecast for 2019-2021, output for Britain’s construction industry is expected to be less than previously forecast over the next three years given concerns around the government’s ability to deliver on major infrastructure projects.