Builders' Merchants News: The Passionate Voice of our Industry https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/rss Unrivalled reputation for its integrity, independence, credibility, relevance, reach and impact, and is targeted at tools, with more than 100 years' publishing experience, Hemming Information Services produces magazines, directories and websites that serve both the public and private sectors. 57414 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Bradfords-launches-domestic-retrofit-service/57414 Bradfords launches domestic retrofit service 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. 2024-03-18T10:19:02Z 57412 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/New-concrete-batching-plant-for-Russell-Roof-Tiles/57412 New concrete batching plant for Russell Roof Tiles The project is the largest single investment since the manufacturer was acquired from Cemex in 2011. 2024-03-15T14:41:18Z 57401 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Travis-Perkins-forms-partnership-with-farmers-group-/57401 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. 2024-03-15T09:25:15Z 57400 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/IBMG-launches-first-ever-TradeSaver-campaign/57400 IBMG launches first-ever TradeSaver campaign The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has launched TradeSaver campaign for plumbers, across all its H&P branches. 2024-03-14T15:38:53Z 57397 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/BMN-Publisher-celebrates-20-years-with-Marathon-run/57397 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. 2024-03-14T09:53:00Z 57392 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Builders-merchant-fined-after-delivery-driver-suffers-brain-injury/57392 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. 2024-03-12T12:21:47Z 57391 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Huws-Gray-secures-four-year-partnership-with-Procurement-Assist/57391 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. 2024-03-11T16:58:03Z 57390 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/BeesleyandFildes-invests-in-new-timber-treatment-plant-/57390 Beesley & Fildes invests in new timber treatment plant Beesley & Fildes has invested £300,000 in a new timber treatment plant at its Chester branch. 2024-03-11T16:45:37Z 57375 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Ibstock-revenue-crumbles-in-challenging-market/57375 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. 2024-03-07T13:09:44Z 57374 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Weak-market-conditions-slash-Travis-Perkins-profits/57374 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%. 2024-03-07T12:26:20Z 57373 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Prime-Minister-and-Chancellor-visit-Selco-on-Budget-Day/57373 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. 2024-03-07T11:42:54Z 57372 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/From-the-pitch-to-the-yard/57372 From the pitch to the yard Bradfords hosts roundtable to celebrate International Women’s Day at Exeter Chiefs’ grounds. 2024-03-07T11:29:10Z 57371 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Softwood-imports-for-2023-finished-higher-than-the-previous-year/57371 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. 2024-03-07T11:02:38Z 57370 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Lack-lustre-Spring-Budget-forgets-the-construction-industry/57370 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. 2024-03-06T17:03:44Z 57367 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Worlds-first-pilot-line-commissioned-for-game-changing-low-carbon-plasterboard/57367 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. 2024-03-06T11:40:49Z 57366 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Builders-merchants-sales-mirror-downturn-in-construction/57366 Builders' merchants sales mirror downturn in construction Construction output seems likely to contract further before returning to growth in 2025. 2024-03-06T11:23:29Z 57364 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/AG-set-for-growth-following-record-breaking-year/57364 AG set for growth following record-breaking year Increased demand for facing brick and paving products from throughout the UK and Ireland boosts profits. 2024-03-06T11:04:51Z 57363 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/FS-Trade-celebrates-busiest-year-in-history/57363 FS Trade celebrates busiest year in history Profits have doubled year on year from when the firm was established in 2015. 2024-03-06T10:57:16Z 57362 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/PH-sales-volumes-reflect-construction-slowdown/57362 P&H sales volumes reflect construction slowdown Total value sales growth driven by higher prices rather than an increase in sales volume. 2024-03-06T10:50:01Z 57361 https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Building-and-construction-manufacturers-on-stronger-footing-for-2024-new-report-shows/57361 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. 2024-03-05T16:55:27Z