Tyman announces £2.3 million pay back to UK government
Tyman, the parent company of Access 360, intends to pay back £2.3 million it received in 2020 under the UK government’s Job Retention Scheme in full before the year ends.
BMF Forecast Report highlights impact of no deal Brexit on merchant...
The Builders Merchants Federation’s latest Builders Merchants Industry Forecast Report has presented a lacklustre picture if no deal is concluded, with the turbulence in this year and possibly the next making sales’ difficult to forecast.
Government support for construction must not be undermined by chaos at...
James Talman, chief executive officer of the NFRC, comments on the official ONS construction statistics, which showed the industry grew for the sixth month in a row in October
A National Retrofit Strategy is needed to underpin the Energy White...
The Federation of Master Builders said a national retrofit strategy to upgrade our existing homes to make them more energy efficient is needed to underpin the government’s Energy White Paper.
Kemper System appoints Mark Bruchez as its new MD
Mark Bruchez has been appointed as Kemper System's new managing director, and will be heading up the business at the company's headquarters in Warrington, as predecessor Peter Dietrich steps down.
BMF builds evidence case on imported product availability for government
The Builders Merchants Federation is collecting reports from members on product availability issues relating to capacity problems at British ports, and advising the government on the impact this is having on the sector.
National Timber Systems doubles its joist capacity
National Timber Systems has invested in a new manufacturing system for its engineered joists, which will double its overall capacity.
Supply chain issues hamper recovery for builders
Nine in 10 builders face rising costs, as supply chain disruptions and rising product demand are making it hard for Britain to get building, according to the latest State of Trade survey data from the Federation of Master Builders.
Government planning changes offer opportunities for small builders
Government measures to regenerate high streets, as well as self and custom-builders, are welcome boosts to tackling the housing crisis and construction activity, says the Federation of Master Builders.
Travis Perkins to provide 800 Kickstart placements to support young people...
Travis Perkins has been approved as one of the government’s official Kickstart employers to provide 800 work placements for young, unemployed 16-to-24-year olds.