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M&J parent company acquires South Lanarkshire Building Supplies
M&J Builders Merchants’ (M&J) parent company, Rodger Group Ltd, has acquired independent builders’ merchant, South Lanarkshire Building Supplies (SLB), adding a fourth location to the Group.
M&J Builders Merchants’ (M&J) parent company, Rodger Group Ltd, has acquired independent builders’ merchant, South Lanarkshire Building Supplies (SLB), adding a fourth location to the Group.
Wood’s strong showing in international architecture awards
Some inspiring international projects utilising wood have been highlighted in The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) 2019.
Some inspiring international projects utilising wood have been highlighted in The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) 2019.
Salvamac records over 50% growth
Polish-based crosscut saw machinery manufacturer Salvamac has recorded sales growth in excess of 50% in 2019.
Polish-based crosscut saw machinery manufacturer Salvamac has recorded sales growth in excess of 50% in 2019.
TTF joins forces with Timber Decking and Cladding Association
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has stepped up its efforts to create a unified voice across the timber sectors by signing a partnership agreement with the Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA).
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has stepped up its efforts to create a unified voice across the timber sectors by signing a partnership agreement with the Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA).
Stirling duo bow out after 77 years
David and Dorothy Sulman, who will be well known to many in the timber trade, have recently announced their retirement from the Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor), on December 31, after combined service in the timber trade of 77 years.
David and Dorothy Sulman, who will be well known to many in the timber trade, have recently announced their retirement from the Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor), on December 31, after combined service in the timber trade of 77 years.
Grown in Britain promotes a home-grown Christmas
Grown in Britain is urging consumers and retailers to choose certified British-grown Christmas trees this winter, for an independent assurance they are grown in the UK, high on quality and freshness and low on tree miles.
Grown in Britain is urging consumers and retailers to choose certified British-grown Christmas trees this winter, for an independent assurance they are grown in the UK, high on quality and freshness and low on tree miles.
TRADA updates Eurocode 5 guide
The second edition of the “Manual for the design of timber building structures to Eurocode 5” was launched at TRADA’s Better Timber Buildings conference in London on November 27 – helping engineers maximise timber’s potential while meeting the requirements of Eurocode 5.
The second edition of the “Manual for the design of timber building structures to Eurocode 5” was launched at TRADA’s Better Timber Buildings conference in London on November 27 – helping engineers maximise timber’s potential while meeting the requirements of Eurocode 5.
BMF achieves three nominations in Association Awards
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has been shortlisted in three categories of the Association Awards, which promote best practice and showcase important work being done in UK trade associations and professional membership organisations.
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has been shortlisted in three categories of the Association Awards, which promote best practice and showcase important work being done in UK trade associations and professional membership organisations.
A strong year for forestry
The average price of commercial forestry on the market rose by 23% over the last year, according to the latest UK Forest Market Report produced by Tilhill Forestry and John Clegg & Co.
The average price of commercial forestry on the market rose by 23% over the last year, according to the latest UK Forest Market Report produced by Tilhill Forestry and John Clegg & Co.
European hardwood markets feel the pinch, IHC hears
European hardwood demand is projected to fall 1.3% for the full year 2019, delegates at the International Hardwood Conference (IHC) in Berlin have heard.
European hardwood demand is projected to fall 1.3% for the full year 2019, delegates at the International Hardwood Conference (IHC) in Berlin have heard.
