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Lords acquires CMO Group assets image
Lords acquires CMO Group assets
9 June, 2025
Lords has announced its acquisition of the trade and assets of CMO Group Limited, the UK’s largest online-only retailer of construction products, following a pre-pack administration process.
Lawsons celebrates Fair Tax week as first gold standard merchant image
Lawsons celebrates Fair Tax week as first gold standard merchant
Lawsons Group is marking Fair Tax week as the first ever building materials merchant to be awarded the Fair Tax Mark.
UK construction manufacturers see Q1 sales surge image
UK construction manufacturers see Q1 sales surge
New figures show the average small-medium UK construction manufacturer registered a 130% increase in sales revenue in Q1 2025 than Q4 2024, and a 42% rise year-on-year.
Two-thirds of construction materials delivery data found to be inaccurate and unusable image
Two-thirds of construction materials delivery data found to be inaccurate and unusable
A new report from QFlow (Qualis Flow), a carbon and margin-saving ConTech platform, reveals an acute data quality crisis that may be costing UK construction companies far more than expected.
Slowest decline in UK construction output for four months, reports PMI image
Slowest decline in UK construction output for four months, reports PMI
The downturn in the UK construction sector showed signs of easing in May, according to the latest S&P Global UK Construction PMI. Output and new orders both fell at the slowest pace since January, while growth projections for the year ahead improved again. Employment remained a weak spot, with job shedding accelerating to its fastest since August 2020.
Construction continues to enjoy a season in the sun, report finds image
Construction continues to enjoy a season in the sun, report finds
Glenigan has releases the June 2025 edition of its Construction Index, showing underlying performance on the rise during Q.2 2025.
Builders' merchant insolvencies climb 15% in May 2025 as regional pressures intensify image
Builders' merchant insolvencies climb 15% in May 2025 as regional pressures intensify
Market pressures are being felt nationwide, though some areas appear to be weathering the storm better than others
Adaptavate launches community for sustainable construction leaders image
Adaptavate launches community for sustainable construction leaders
The Tribe is for professionals across the built environment who are passionate about driving sustainable change in the sector.
City Plumbing launches ElecStore to power up support for multi-skilled tradespeople image
City Plumbing launches ElecStore to power up support for multi-skilled tradespeople
Over 12,000 electrical products plus in-branch expert advice will be offered.
Sherwin Williams reopens Sheffield Research & Development lab image
Sherwin Williams reopens Sheffield Research & Development lab
The £250K investment into the Chapeltown site has allowed for significant improvements to equipment, testing areas, and development capabilities.
BCIS calls for investment action after Labour’s sluggish start image
BCIS calls for investment action after Labour’s sluggish start
The government was also urged to address labour capacity issues in construction.
DTS awarded prestigious Order of Distinction by RoSPA image
DTS awarded prestigious Order of Distinction by RoSPA
The award recognises remarkable consistency in displaying the very highest levels of health and safety in the workplace for 16 consecutive years.
One in four merchants stuck in deepening digital limbo, report finds image
One in four merchants stuck in deepening digital limbo, report finds
One in four construction supply businesses are not adequately equipped to meet the demands of today’s online-first customer base, according to new research.
SIG Roofing renews partnership with Skcin image
SIG Roofing renews partnership with Skcin
SIG Roofing has announced the continuation of its partnership with national skin cancer prevention charity Skcin.
Wienerberger acquires MFP Sales image
Wienerberger acquires MFP Sales
Wienerberger UK & Ireland has announced its acquisition of MFP Sales Ltd, a producer of piping solutions for its subsidiary Pipelife Ireland.
Travis Perkins Hire & GAP Hire Solutions reaffirm long-term partnership image
Travis Perkins Hire & GAP Hire Solutions reaffirm long-term partnership
The tie-in is founded on a successful and enduring trading relationship that dates back to 2010.
Jewson and Howarth to clash in charity football match image
Jewson and Howarth to clash in charity football match
Jewson and Howarth Timber have announced they will be hosting a friendly (but competitive!) football match to raise funds for charity.
Siniat takes industry-leading step to accept formal design responsibility image
Siniat takes industry-leading step to accept formal design responsibility
In a first for the UK construction sector, Siniat has announced it will formally take design responsibility for the system information and standard details it issues, marking a significant shift in accountability for construction risk and specification.
Jewson opens new £2 million Croydon branch image
Jewson opens new £2 million Croydon branch
Key features include an expanded offering and customer-focused design.
Travis Perkins welcomes government backing for SME builders to get Britain building image
Travis Perkins welcomes government backing for SME builders to get Britain building
The national builders merchant believes these proposals could save smaller developers both time and money.
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