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BPI Asset Advisory appointed to dispose of Westwood Darlington assets 28 March, 2024
RICS regulated asset valuers BPI Asset Advisory, has been commissioned by the joint liquidators of Westwood Darlington Ltd to dispose of the entire business assets.
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Macclesfield Timber unveils new building materials range
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Macclesfield Timber, a branch of Illingworth Ingham, has announced its diversification initiative with the launch of a new range of building materials to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Buttle’s welcomes MP
Thursday, March 28, 2024 How the building materials’ supply chain is evolving to support environmental responsibility in construction – and responding to the net zero carbon challenge – was the focus of a constituency visit by Daisy Cooper MP last Friday.
Power Sheds supports UK Men’s Shed Association at Westminster
Thursday, March 28, 2024 As a long-time supporter of UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA), Power Sheds was pleased to be part of a ground-breaking initiative to place a ‘Men’s Shed’ in Parliament for a week.
Ian Stokes joins BMF board
Monday, March 25, 2024 Ian Stokes, managing director of Knauf UK and Ireland, has been elected to the board of the Builders Merchants Federation to serve as the elected director-suppliers with effect from April 1, 2024. Mr Stokes replaces Mike Ward of Wavin, who stepped down earlier this year.
Tanasote Wood Preservative Receives Green Light Under GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
Friday, March 22, 2024 Tanasote, Arxada’s copper-oil alternative to creosote for the treatment of industrial wood, has been authorised for use under GB BPR for the maximum period.
Finsa’s Pablo Figueroa López is the new EPF chairman
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Finsa commercial director Pablo Figueroa López is the new chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF), succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
BMF and CPA issue statement on construction material supply
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group have issued a joint statement on construction material supply.
Richard Burbidge launches PaintReady wall panelling kits
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Richard Burbidge has launched a new collection of ready-primed wall panelling kits designed to deliver faster and smoother finishes for interior design projects.
UK forest values look set to return to growth in 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Commercial forestry values could see some upward pressure in 2024, with levels of activity starting to pick up and some encouraging market signals, according to latest analysis from forestry and woodland specialists John Clegg & Co.
Glennon Brothers and Longford Ladies extend partnership
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Glennon Brothers has renewed its sponsorship of the Longford Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) for an additional three years.

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