All Materials articles – Page 8
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NewsForterra the latest brick manufacturer to fire up kilns
Company joins Michelmersh and Ibstock in restarting production
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NewsBreedon stops nearly all UK production
Materials firm says Derbyshire cement plant will stay open to serve critical supply chains
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NewsBrick manufacturers to close during coronavirus lockdown
Announcement made by BDA whose members produce 80% of the UK’s clay bricks
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NewsBrexit stockpiling helps boost sales for building products firms
Nearly half of companies see jump in numbers in first quarter
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NewsSwedish timber firm flags up concern over impact of no-deal Brexit on Northern Ireland customers
Södra’s concerns add to growing worries about getting products to sites if UK crashes out of EU
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NewsSmaller firms having to shell out more to find staff, FMB survey says
Materials costs also heading north, group adds
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NewsKingspan boosted by UK but warns over Brexit impact
Materials firm breaks €2bn turnover barrier for first time in a first half
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FeaturesConstruction materials: Past our peak?
It turns out that the construction industry is using substantially less ‘stuff’ than it was 15 years ago. Is this a blip or a victory for resource-efficiency?
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NewsArup 3D prints 'lighter, stronger' structural bolts
Engineering consultant Arup unveils progress in 3D printing for construction materials.
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CommentUK aggregates markets: Fault lines
The UK aggregates, cement and concrete market is creaking under pressure, as regulatory inquiries intensify. Is dominance by the five major players damaging competition or are there other factors causing cracks in the system? Building reports
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NewsECA calls for materials price protection
The federation is following concerns that volatile material prices could lead to firms going bankrupt
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NewsLafarge hives off more of its gypsum business
Construction products giant sells its Australian operations for £109m
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FeaturesSustainability: From start to finish
Sustainability means more than how a finished building performs - how the materials start and end their lives is increasingly important. Building looks at the challenges faced when trying to go green and how three sectors are adapting