All materials articles
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NewsMaterials sales forecast to suffer downturn this year
Builders Merchants Federation says government measures to fight recession could hit material producers
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NewsBrickability boosts profit 72% as demand from ‘undersupplied’ housing market soars
Fast-growing firm says it is on course to meet market expectations after purchase of rival Taylor Maxwell
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NewsBreedon boosts profit 29% after passing on cost increases
Materials producer expects earnings to be at the ‘top-end’ of market expectations
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FeaturesJust how good is wood?
In the third in our series on construction materials, Thomas Lane looks at whether wood really is the panacea many claim it to be
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NewsCBI in talks with government to boost UK’s construction material exports
Group also ‘pushing hard’ for tax and regulatory changes in this autumn’s Budget to encourage research and development
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NewsYear-long delay to new product testing regime still not enough, industry tells government
Trade groups welcome decision to push back introduction by 12 months but say same capacity and technical know-how issues remain
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NewsGovernment bows to industry pressure and extends deadline for post-Brexit certification rules
Groups had previously raised concerns about capacity to test products ahead of CE replacement coming into force next year
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CommentMaterials: How can clients navigate a global power shift?
Shortages around the world mean it is more important than ever to think through supply chain strategies, says T T’s Neil Bullen
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FeaturesWhat are we going to do about concrete?
One of the most versatile materials on the planet, concrete is also one of the most polluting. But pressure is growing on the cement industry to come up with ways to reduce its carbon footprint
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NewsSmaller housebuilders may get government help to cope with materials shortages
Housing minister says it will intervene if shortages become an 'ongoing and material obstacle'
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NewsHS2 not worried about materials shortages, minister says
Supplies continue to flow to £100bn scheme, Andrew Stephenson adds
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NewsMore suppliers clamp down on sales of cement as demand rockets
Building understands Cemex and Breedon rationing supplies of products as post-lockdown boom shows no sign of slowing down
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NewsPost-Brexit factory inspections for products firms streamlined after agreement between certifiers
Manufacturers previously had to pay twice for factory inspections from UK and EU inspectors
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NewsArchitect proposes ‘live’ material passports to reduce construction waste
Orms initiative would allow data on materials within existing buildings to be scanned with phones
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News‘Not achievable’ to get new post-Brexit product certification rules ready in time, expert warns
Former NBS boss says time involved to swap CE marking for UK version has not been thought through
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NewsPost-Brexit certification rules threaten to bring supplies to ‘grinding halt’, CPA boss warns
Worried Peter Caplehorn has already suggested extending transition period on CE markings to construction minister
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NewsOver half of firms expect more disputes after covid, Gleeds warns
But report also finds surge in optimism for more work in the coming months
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NewsMaterials shortages could hit major projects within months, CPA chief warns
Peter Caplehorn adds problems will start to delay completions
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NewsCLC issues further warning on escalating materials shortages
Timber supplies not expected to improve this year
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NewsGovernment floats public sector work ban for ‘negligent’ contractors
PM also considering tax on building products firms to fund cladding remediation