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Marsh gives notice of price increases image
Marsh gives notice of price increases
8 May, 2026
Marsh Industries has released a statement warning customers of price increases on off-mains drainage products from August 2026.
PMI shows steepest decline in construction output since November 2025 image
PMI shows steepest decline in construction output since November 2025
April data highlighted another challenging month for the UK construction sector as business activity decreased and cost inflation intensified.
Huws Gray warns that second visits are driving hidden cost and delays in social housing repairs image
Huws Gray warns that second visits are driving hidden cost and delays in social housing repairs
Ever-increasing tight budgetary constraints, legislative scrutiny and having to balance the needs of ageing housing stock are adding to the pressure.
Travis Perkins Hire safety campaign sees significant drop in plant tips image
Travis Perkins Hire safety campaign sees significant drop in plant tips
The business has seen a 71% reduction in incidents of plant tips across its fleet.
St Andrews primed for growth after e-commerce overhaul image
St Andrews primed for growth after e-commerce overhaul
The Edinburgh-based firm has invested around £40,000 in its first online store.
BMF members urged to embrace No Falls Week image
BMF members urged to embrace No Falls Week
The campaign highlights how working together can ensure everyone who works at height returns home safely.
Instantor earns Bronze Medal from EcoVadis image
Instantor earns Bronze Medal from EcoVadis
The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes.
WCoBM welcomes new Liverymen image
WCoBM welcomes new Liverymen
The six additions were each recognised for their contribution across the building materials sector.
Mad March Million - a reflection image
Mad March Million - a reflection
How the merchant sector moved together and came out stronger.
Band of Builders completes 50th project on 10th anniversary image
Band of Builders completes 50th project on 10th anniversary
The construction charity has completed its 50th project on its 10th anniversary - after it renovated the home of an amputee Ipswich builder who was unable to finish the extension he started two years ago because he underwent treatment for cancer of the spine.
CPA warns of construction activity contraction in 2026 image
CPA warns of construction activity contraction in 2026
The Construction Production Association is forecasting that construction activity will contract by 2.5% in 2026, while private housing output will fall by 7%.
Travis Perkins supports battle against tool theft image
Travis Perkins supports battle against tool theft
Tradespeople across Sussex are invited to visit a designated a branch over three days in May to have their tools marked free of charge.
Collier & Catchpole launches Collier Hire image
Collier & Catchpole launches Collier Hire
A straightforward, reliable tool hire service built for the trade & DIY will boost its offering.
MP for Bradford East visits Joseph Parr image
MP for Bradford East visits Joseph Parr
The meeting was another arranged by the BMF as part of its industry and parliament programme.
Magnet joins the Builders Merchants Federation image
Magnet joins the Builders Merchants Federation
The addition of one of the UK’s leading kitchen specialists further strengthens the trade body’s presence in this category.
Howdens launches new apprentice Kitchens Sales Designer programme image
Howdens launches new apprentice Kitchens Sales Designer programme
Apprentices will learn from in-depot and classroom sessions over the 14-month programme.
‘No sign of recovery’ in construction demand, warns MPA image
‘No sign of recovery’ in construction demand, warns MPA
New figures show sales of concrete, aggregates and mortar fell again in Q1 2026, prolonging the four-year downturn.
SIG blames subdued demand and bad weather for sales decline image
SIG blames subdued demand and bad weather for sales decline
SIG has issues a trading update for 1 January to 31 March 2026 in advance of its Annual General Meeting.
Jewson closes Egremont branch image
Jewson closes Egremont branch
Jewson has announced its decision to close its Egremont branch, following 'ongoing costs' and the loss of the Branch Manager.
Ultimate Renewables Supplies comes to Bicester image
Ultimate Renewables Supplies comes to Bicester
Ultimate Renewables Supplies has opened a new purpose-built facility in Bicester as part of its continued expansion strategy.
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