Archive for the 'Construction Product News' Category
Aug
1
Saint-Gobain quits UK installation market
August 1, 2018 | Leave a Comment
French building materials giant Saint-Gobain has sold its UK façade and glazing installation business to venture capital investors.
Aug
1
More fire doors exposed as inadequate
August 1, 2018 | Leave a Comment
A mass programme of replacing fire doors in public housing is set to begin after the discovery of a widespread industry failure to meet standards.
Jul
31
Travis Perkins mulls quitting DIY market
July 31, 2018 | Leave a Comment
Builders’ merchant group Travis Perkins has posted a first-half pre-tax loss of £123m because of its exposure to the consumer DIY market.
Jul
31
Solar studs light up A38
July 31, 2018 | Leave a Comment
Highways England contractors have installed more than 4,500 solar-powered road studs on an eight-mile stretch of the A38 near Alfreton.
Jul
30
Brick demand keeps Forterra growing
July 30, 2018 | Leave a Comment
Brick maker Forterra has reported a 10.6% increase in half-year revenue, thanks partly to the September 2017 acquisition of the Bison pre-cast concrete business.
Jul
30
Production problems prompt Ibstock profits warning
July 30, 2018 | Leave a Comment
Production difficulties are set to impact on brick-maker Ibstock’s 2018 financial results, the company has warned.