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NewsHousebuilding demand boosts brickmaker Forterra’s outlook
Firm says increased demand from housebuilders behind rise
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CommentUK steel sector needs to educate partners for a sustainable future
The sector needs to educate its construction partners to create a sustainable supply chain that helps achieve net zero targets and manages the transition of UK suppliers to low carbon UK steel production, says Jonathan Davis, preconstruction technical director at William Hare
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CommentLabour must shore up materials security or fall short of infrastructure strategy ambitions
By importing key construction materials such as cement, the infrastructure strategy faces potential disruption due to supply chain bottlenecks and geopolitical issues. Diana Casey, executive director at the Mineral Products Association, makes the case for a thriving domestic industry
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NewsCosts of getting capacity back up and running set to hit brickmaker’s profit
Ibstock says trading so far in 2025 has been ‘well above’ prior year
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Information - BuildingCPD 06 2025: How glass mineral wool insulation supports net zero building design
This module explores how glass mineral wool insulation supports sustainable construction by reducing carbon emissions and improving energy performance
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NewsBrickmaker Forterra sees revenue jump in first four months of year
Firm says increased demand from housebuilders behind rise
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Information - BuildingCPD 05 2025: Enhancing thermal performance
This module explores how evolving building regulations are driving improved thermal performance and how stone wool insulation can help narrow the performance gap
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NewsPrice hikes on way, brickmaker Forterra warns
Firm says costs have gone up in wake of last autumn’s Budget
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NewsTravis Perkins boss steps down because of ill health
Former Taylor Wimpey chief Pete Redfern only started new role last September
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NewsIbstock revenue down but brickmaker expects conditions to improve this year
Firm says trading has been improving since second half of last year
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NewsForterra still discussing brick price hikes in wake of National Insurance tax rises
Firm says revenue last year expected to be in line with 2023 figure
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NewsIbstock revenue down by 10% but brickmaker expects conditions to improve this year
Firm to take £6m restructuring hit in 2024 numbers
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NewsRapid surge in demand could result in material supply issues, says CLC
Market slowdown has led to reduction in supply and stock levels, group warns
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NewsBrickwork firm says trading in line with expectations
Michelmersh due to announce 2024 results next March
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NewsBrick prices heading up to combat National Insurance tax rises, Forterra tells customers
Firm says revenue in first 10 months of 2024 down 5% on last time
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NewsNew Travis Perkins boss pulls no punches as revenue at builders merchant heads south
Former Taylor Wimpey chief Pete Redfern started last month
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NewsHousing slowdown continues to hit brickmaker’s numbers
Ibstock says overall 2024 volumes will be lower than expected
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NewsTravis Perkins warns on full-year numbers in wake of slowdown
Builders merchant says “weak demand” eats into numbers
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NewsLondon builders merchant sinks into administration
£13m turnover Hitchcock & King hit by rising costs and falling margins