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  • Breedon Group’s profit slumps as rain slows construction sector progress

    July 24, 2024

    Construction materials supplier Breedon reported a dip in its profit despite increased revenue following a major US acquisition earlier this year.

  • Number of new homes built plunges by a quarter as housing crisis grows

    July 23, 2024

    The number of new homes registered to be built in the UK fell by 23 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2023, according to figures from the NHBC.

  • Omega: Kitchen maker says slip into the red was ‘outside its control’

    July 11, 2024

    British kitchen maker Omega has slipped into the red following a year marred by challenges "outside the company's control", according to newly-filed documents.

  • Victoria sweeps flooring market woes under the carpet

    June 19, 2024

    Full-year profit at Victoria dipped from £76.9m to £27.1m, alongside a 14 per cent fall in revenue to £1.23bn.

  • Speedy Hire profit tumbles as inflation bites

    June 19, 2024

    Tool and machinery specialist Speedy Hire has reported a significant dip in profit amid cost inflation

  • Recovery in construction sector continues as activity builds to two-year high

    June 6, 2024

    An upturn in commercial property helped push construction activity to its highest level in two years, a new survey shows.

  • Galliford Try secures bumper contract to rebuild controversial immigration centre

    May 31, 2024

    Construction firm Galliford Try has secured two new contracts worth £101m as a "testament" to its "strong track record" of collaborations.

  • Genuit: Sales fall at sustainable construction firm amid increased competition

    May 28, 2024

    Revenue has fallen at Genuit, a manufacturer of sustainable construction products, after bosses said increased competition had pushed prices down.

  • UK construction activity recovers despite housebuilding struggles

    May 7, 2024

    Of all the sub-sectors, activity in the commercial sector increased at the fastest pace with a score of 53.9.

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