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BMBI

30 May 2024

BMBI: Q1 value sales fell -7.2% year-on-year, as volumes slide -8.7%

Posted on by Max Banner

The latest total value sales figures from Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) show Q1 2024 sales were -7.2% lower than Q1 2023, with volume sales falling -8.7% and prices edging up +1.6%.

  • 30 May 2024

Vandersanden

17 May 2024

Vandersanden bricks ensure student accommodation blends with Oxford heritage

Posted on by Max Banner

An eco-friendly development targeting the Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard, Castle Hill House provides undergraduate accommodation for students of St Peter’s College, University of Oxford – Vandersanden bricks feature there.

  • 17 May 2024

Safeguard Europe

26 April 2024

Safeguard Europe: Penetrating damp – how to diagnose the damage

Posted on by Max Banner

As Safeguard gets ready to deliver another informative session of one of its most popular webinars, the company outlines some of the most common reasons for rain penetration through brickwork.

  • 26 April 2024

BMBI

25 April 2024

BMBI: Value sales in first two months were -3.4% down

Posted on by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down -4.7% in February compared to the same month a year ago.

  • 25 April 2024

BMBI

27 March 2024

BMBI: Tentative start to 2024 as January value sales slip

Posted on by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down -2.1% in January compared to the same month in 2023.

  • 27 March 2024

Safeguard Europe

20 March 2024

Safeguard: Keeping walls clean above and below the DPC line with Stormdry and Soluguard

Posted on by Max Banner

Spring has finally sprung, and thoughts are turning to general maintenance outside the home. Safeguard’s Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream is the best way to keep exterior walls clean and dry.

  • 20 March 2024

Vandersanden

14 March 2024

Vandersanden: 25-year guarantee against gypsum efflorescence

Posted on by Max Banner

Brick manufacturer Vandersanden, recognised for its innovation, sustainability and craftsmanship, now offers a 25-year guarantee against gypsum efflorescence on its facing bricks and brick slips, ensuring long-lasting, sustainably attractive facades.

  • 14 March 2024

Wetherby

23 February 2024

Wetherby Introduces New KIWA Accredited Acrylic Brick Slip System

Posted on by Max Banner

Wetherby Building Systems Ltd, a leading provider of innovative External Wall Insulation (EWI) solutions, is thrilled to announce the introduction of its new KIWA BDA-accredited Wetherby Acrylic Brick Slip System.

  • 23 February 2024

Wetherby

22 February 2024

Wetherby introduces new range of accredited facade systems

Posted on by Max Banner

Wetherby Building Systems Ltd, a leading provider of innovative building solutions, is proud to announce the launch of multiple new accredited External Wall Insulation (EWI) system approvals.

  • 22 February 2024

Northcot

15 January 2024

Northcot project scoops top prize at the 2023 Brick Awards

Posted on by Max Banner

Northcot Brick is celebrating after winning at the Brick Development Association’s 2023 Brick Awards, with its flagship project Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings scooping the ‘Supreme Award’.

  • 15 January 2024