Market Trends from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
A UK manufacturer of flame retardants for building materials has merged with a major US chemicals conglomerate to expand market reach.
Vistry becomes the first major housebuilder to join the Prisoners Building Homes initiative, hiring serving prisoners at its Warrington timber plant.
Andy Burnham calls for equal recognition of construction hard hats and university degrees to help fix the UK trade skills and housing crisis.
E.ON analysis shows UK manufacturers could unlock £2bn in clean energy dividends by 2035 by phasing out gas and adopting smarter technology.
Work begins on 41 new homes in Phase 3 of the Manor Farm scheme in Bardney, Lincolnshire, continuing site expansion.
Kier lands a £99m redevelopment contract at Holden House on Oxford Street, featuring major structural work and building extension.
Showersave urges social housing providers to adopt shower waste water heat recovery systems to boost energy efficiency and meet lower carbon standards.
A Wetwall survey of 250 bathroom fitters reveals widespread adoption of wall panels over traditional tiles to speed up job completion.
Strong demand for integrated solar roofing has helped Marley offset weaker profits across its traditional tile and building materials divisions.
Agency labour poses serious upfront VAT cashflow challenges for construction firms beyond standard margin costs.
Trade credit insurer Allianz Trade reportedly reduces cover for Vistry suppliers as the housebuilder works to cut £800m net debt.
Great British Energy and Barclays Climate Ventures invest £8.875m in Naked Energy to boost UK solar-thermal manufacturing.
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