Search Results: 'Persimmon'

Government prompt payment move needs teeth
26 November, 2012
The timber trade has greeted the business minister’s threat to name and shame major companies that don’t sign up to its Prompt Payment Code, including big names in construction, with a cautious welcome and a measure of cynicism.

Housebuilders report improved forward sales
19 November, 2012
Three of the UK’s largest housebuilders – Persimmon, Barratt Developments and Taylor Wimpey – have released upbeat interim statements.

Persimmon snaps up rival
10 October, 2012
The first large deal in the housebuilding sector for five years could signal an upturn for housebuilding, analysts predict.

Persimmon in 65% profits boost
29 August, 2012
More profit growth from national housebuilders was reported yesterday with Persimmon announcing a 65% boost to underlying pre-tax profits to £98.7m in the first half of 2012.

Persimmon banks on land investment
05 July, 2012
Housebuilder Persimmon reported increased sales and completions during the first half of the year, with turnover up 13% and average house prices up 7%.

The ties that bind
31 March, 2012
Irish sawmills have always had strong links with the UK market and now those ties are more important than ever.

Self-build and eco-homes ease timber frame pressure
03 March, 2012
Social housing cuts are hitting timber frame, but other markets offer some relief and suppliers are still optimistic about longer-term prospects

First whispers of green shoots
03 March, 2012
The timber industry has reasons to be optimistic, says Mike Jeffree

First whispers of green shoots
03 March, 2012
The timber industry has reasons to be optimistic, says Mike Jeffree

Persimmon increases timber frame construction
28 February, 2012

Persimmon expects 50% rise in full-year profits
09 January, 2012