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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.
Robertson closes Seaham factory
Robertson Group has closed its timber frame housing factory in Seaham, near Sunderland as part of a strategic review of the business.
LIGNIA signs up Italian distributor
LIGNIA Wood Company has signed a distribution agreement with Italian timber specialists Bellotti Spa, who will distribute LIGNIA and LIGNIA Yacht modified wood products to the Italian and Swiss markets.
James Latham acquires Dresser Mouldings
James Latham has acquired the specialist timber and cladding processor, Dresser Mouldings.
Historic UK timber product distributor Snows Timber in administration
Snows Timber has been put up for sale after the company went into administration on November 18.
London Build to feature 350 exhibitors
Construction and design show London Build 2019 takes place from November 27-28 at Olympia, featuring more than 350 exhibitors.
Brexit election must address housing crisis, says FMB
The urgent need to build more homes for everyone should be a key priority for all the political parties during the General Election campaign, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Timber build specialist wins Hackney project
Engineered timber building specialist Waugh Thistleton Architects’ design for the regeneration of the Kennaway Estate has won London Borough of Hackney approval.
Construction figures reflect uncertainty
Commenting on the new construction output figures published by the ONS on November 11, which show output increasing by 0.6% in Q3 (July-Sept 2019) but a decrease of 0.2% in September 2019, Clive Docwra, Managing Director of leading construction consulting and design agency McBains, said the latest figures reflect the uncertainty the sector is currently experiencing.
BMF pledges support to the Armed Forces community
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has received a Bronze Award for demonstrating its support for the Armed Forces community through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme encourages employers to support the defence community and highlights companies that share the same values as the armed forces.