Fixfast launches new self-service online portal

Fixfast’s customers can now make and manage their orders via the new fully integrated ‘My Account’ function on the manufacturer’s website.

British Safety Council welcomes new safety requirements but demands more

The British Safety Council has welcomed the new fire safety planning requirements, which are part of the most significant changes to building safety regulations in 40 years.

Roofing industry feels the heat as material and skill shortages intensify

The roofing and cladding industry continued to be blighted by material and skill shortages, as well as spirally cost increases in the second quarter of the year, according to the NFRC/Glenigan ‘State of the Roofing Industry Survey’.

IoBM receives more support for its long-term plans

The h&b Buying Group is supporting the Institute of Builders Merchants’ plans to underpin a professional training ethos within the building materials industry.

ROCKWOOL achieves growth above pre-pandemic levels

With construction activity returning and in many cases surpassing pre-pandemic levels, ROCKWOOL Group has achieved double-digit growth in all business areas in the first half of this year, according to its latest trading update.

Russell Roof Tiles scores gold for sustainability

The Supply Chain Sustainability School has awarded Russell Roof Tiles with a Gold Status, acknowledging the manufacturer's sustainability work with national house builders and construction companies.

Material shortages ease during holiday period

The holiday period saw a slight ease in demand for building materials but other issues that remain in the sector could stay around until 2022.

Mannok invests €2.1 million to increase bagged cement output

Mannok has acquired new technology to double its output capacity of its weatherproof bagged cement product range to support high demand from both sides of the Irish Sea.

Bostik’s marketing director joins the BMBI expert panel

The marketing director of Bostik has joined the Builders Merchant Building Index panel of experts to speak for the adhesives and sealant market.

BMF raises concern over driver shortages

A snap survey from the Builders Merchants Federation has revealed that 67% of builders’ merchant respondents and 86% of supplier respondents are being affected by the shortage of HGV drivers.