News


Bradfords launches domestic retrofit service image
Bradfords launches domestic retrofit service
18 March, 2024
Following an employee domestic retrofit assessment scheme in summer 2023, Bradfords is now launching a formal partnership with Target CO2 to roll out domestic retrofit support across the South West.
New concrete batching plant for Russell Roof Tiles image
New concrete batching plant for Russell Roof Tiles
The project is the largest single investment since the manufacturer was acquired from Cemex in 2011.
Travis Perkins forms partnership with farmers group  image
Travis Perkins forms partnership with farmers group
Travis Perkins has teamed up with The AF Group (Formerly Anglia Farmers) to provide farmers and other rural businesses with access to its products at highly competitive prices with minimal hassle.
IBMG launches first-ever TradeSaver campaign image
IBMG launches first-ever TradeSaver campaign
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has launched TradeSaver campaign for plumbers, across all its H&P branches.
BMN Publisher celebrates 20 years with Marathon run image
BMN Publisher celebrates 20 years with Marathon run
Lucyanne Matthews will be running for the Armed Forces charity to mark two decades in the building materials industry.
Builders' merchant fined after delivery driver suffers brain injury image
Builders' merchant fined after delivery driver suffers brain injury
GE Robinson, a subsidiary of Haldane Fisher, has been fined £380,000 after a delivery driver fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury while working at its site in Walsall, West Midlands.
Huws Gray secures four-year partnership with Procurement Assist image
Huws Gray secures four-year partnership with Procurement Assist
Huws Gray Supply Chain Solutions, a specialist division of Huws Gray Group, has secured a four-year contract with Procurement Assist, to deliver procurement solutions to public sector entities, across the UK, encompassing goods and services.
Beesley & Fildes invests in new timber treatment plant  image
Beesley & Fildes invests in new timber treatment plant
Beesley & Fildes has invested £300,000 in a new timber treatment plant at its Chester branch.
Ibstock revenue crumbles in challenging market image
Ibstock revenue crumbles in challenging market
Ibstock has announced a 21% drop in revenue for 2023 but hails a resilient performance against a challenging market backdrop.
Weak market conditions slash Travis Perkins profits image
Weak market conditions slash Travis Perkins profits
Travis Perkins has released its unaudited full year results for the year to 31 December 2023, showing profits down by nearly 40%.
Prime Minister and Chancellor visit Selco on Budget Day image
Prime Minister and Chancellor visit Selco on Budget Day
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt visited Selco Builders Warehouse on one of the most significant days in the political calendar.
From the pitch to the yard image
From the pitch to the yard
Bradfords hosts roundtable to celebrate International Women’s Day at Exeter Chiefs’ grounds.
Softwood imports for 2023 finished higher than the previous year image
Softwood imports for 2023 finished higher than the previous year
Timber imports rallied in 2023 to finish just two per cent down on the previous 12 months, with certain product groups even outperforming 2022 levels, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
Lack-lustre Spring Budget forgets the construction industry image
Lack-lustre Spring Budget forgets the construction industry
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has presented to Parliament what he called a ‘budget for long-term growth’ but with little in it for construction.
World’s first pilot line commissioned for ‘game-changing’ low-carbon plasterboard image
World’s first pilot line commissioned for ‘game-changing’ low-carbon plasterboard
Adaptavate's production process requires no natural gas and absorbs low concentration CO2, potentially from industrial emissions in the industrial curing process.
Builders' merchants sales mirror downturn in construction image
Builders' merchants sales mirror downturn in construction
Construction output seems likely to contract further before returning to growth in 2025.
AG set for growth following record-breaking year image
AG set for growth following record-breaking year
Increased demand for facing brick and paving products from throughout the UK and Ireland boosts profits.
FS Trade celebrates busiest year in history image
FS Trade celebrates busiest year in history
Profits have doubled year on year from when the firm was established in 2015.
P&H sales volumes reflect construction slowdown image
P&H sales volumes reflect construction slowdown
Total value sales growth driven by higher prices rather than an increase in sales volume.
Building and construction manufacturers on stronger footing for 2024, new report shows image
Building and construction manufacturers on stronger footing for 2024, new report shows
New analysis shows that building and construction manufacturers have rebounded from the supply chain challenges of 2022, with a jump in profitability.


Latest issue


March 2024