Welsh Slate seeks to extend quarry operations
To help meet the ongoing demand for its natural slate construction, architectural and hard landscaping products, Welsh Slate has applied to extend its largest quarry.
Firestone Building Products unveils rebrand
Firestone Building Products has been rebranded as Elevate.
Ecological building systems joins Scotland’s drive for innovation with seminar event
The BBA Seal of Approval seminar tour reaches Glasgow on November 8
Builders’ merchant Merritt & Fryers acquires Briggs & Duxbury
Skipton-based builders’ merchants Merritt & Fryers has acquired Briggs & Duxbury in Barnoldswick for an undisclosed sum.
Rooftop solar markets continue to thrive
New figures show that 175 MW of photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity was installed across the UK from January – March 2021, bringing the UK’s total installed PV capacity to more than 14 GW.
Homes England prepares to launch new purchasing system to boost housebuilders
Homes England is preparing to launch its new Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System, which will shift the way the agency procures housebuilders, as well as increasing flexibility and accessibility.
Etex to expand UK presence with £140 million investment
The Etex Group has indicated its ongoing commitment to the UK construction industry, investing £140 million in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bristol.
BMF and CPA monitor construction supplies to iron out demand and...
The Builders Merchants Federation is working with the Construction Products Association to monitor the manufacturing and distribution of their members in order to meet the needs of housebuilders, contractors and small and medium-sized builders as sites re-open.
Vivalda Group sees its sales rise by 9% in 2019
The rise from £33.73 million to £36.77 million during 2019 is in despite of the continued gloom surrounding the UK construction sector that saw more than 22 contractors go out of business last year.