Builders’ merchant sales slow in Q4 2021
Latest figures from the Builders Merchants Building Index finds that sales through UK builders’ merchants slowed slightly in Q4 2021, following two record quarters.
Screwfix and the Woodland Trust partner to plant new forest
Screwfix has partnered with the Woodland Trust to help restore, protect, and plant a new native forest at the charity’s Snaizeholme project in North Yorkshire.
IBMG appoints Martin Stables as group chief commercial officer
The Independent Builders Merchant Group has appointed Martin Stables as its group chief commercial officer at a time of strategic change and focus, following its merger with Grant & Stone.
ULEZ decision is “bad news” for London’s building industry, says BMF
The Builders Merchants Federation has described the ULEZ expansion as "bad news" for SME builders and those supplying their materials in the outer London boroughs after the High Court ruled in support of the controversial policy.
CTRS launches early careers initiative for youngsters to enter the sector
The Construction Talent Retention Scheme has propelled the Talentview Construction initiative in response to 46% of young adults saying they believe that it is harder now to find suitable career opportunities compared to before the pandemic.
Biotecture announces second recruitment drive in six months
Living wall design installer Biotecture has announced a second major recruitment drive to expand its professional maintenance team.
Hackitt backs BBA consultation to certificate safer products for higher risk...
Dame Judith Hackitt has backed the BBA's wide-ranging consultation aimed at driving forward product safety in the construction and refurbishment of Higher Risk Residential Buildings.
Russell Roof Tiles trials electric vehicles
Russell Roof Tiles is trialling electric forklift trucks in efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
Government to develop brownfield land and create jobs in construction
The projects will see disused sites transformed into vibrant communities, with the unused buildings demolished and new infrastructure built.
H.B. Fuller acquires Fourny nv in Belgium
H.B. Fuller has acquired the Belgium-based construction adhesives provider Fourny nv, accelerating H.B. Fuller’s growth in Europe and allowing localisation of products imported from the USA.