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By Jordan Marshall2021-05-13T05:00:00+01:00 Manufacturer not taking new structural steel orders because of ‘extreme’ demand There are concerns large-scale projects could be left in the lurch with British Steel closing its doors to new structural steel orders. The firm said it had stopped taking new orders due to “extreme” demand, with a British Steel spokesperson confirming it had been forced to shut its order book in certain areas of the business. Some are warning bigger jobs could now be hit because of the decision He said: “Due to extreme high demand impacting on capacity leve...

Materials warning on large projects as British Steel halts structural orders There are fears that steel shortages could hit large projects after British Steel stopped taking orders on structural steel sections due to “extreme demand”. The company, which is the only UK manufacturer of structural steel sections, has been hit by the worldwide strain on the supply. A spokesman for the company said: “Due to extreme high demand impacting capacity levels, we have temporarily closed the order book for structural steel sections only. Our order books remain open for all other products. Ex-stock s...

Sat 8 May 2021 03.00 EDT UK homeowners face higher bills for renovation work as builders grapple with soaring material costs and shortages of essentials ranging from concrete and timber to taps and roof tiles in a booming housing market. “It is a bit like going to Sainsbury’s and them not having any bread, milk or eggs in,” said Paul Bence, the managing director of builders merchants Bence, of the runaway demand for supplies that is emptying shelves. “Cement is our bread and butter and we would normally keep a good 10 days stock. We would not operate a ‘just-in-time’ model … but...

First BMF net zero carbon Business Champions announced 6 May, 2021 SHARE BMF members ACO Technologies, APP Wholesale, Bradfords Building Supplies and Travis Perkins plc, have each committed to share tangible evidence of their net zero carbon plans. Four BMF member companies were among the first 14 champions from across the UK’s construction supply chain to declare their commitment to support CO2nstructZero, the construction industry’s response to the climate emergency. The initial cohort have been selected...

TWO new additions to a construction industry trade body representing Swindon members will help increase eco-friendly housing in the area. The Builders Merchants Federation has elected two business leaders as its latest members: Travis Perkins plc chief operating officer Frank Elkins and Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd's group finance director Lee Harwood. The appointments come as the BMF prepares to play a key role in shaping the future of greener housing in Swindon and across the UK. Chairman Richard Hill said: “We are delighted to welcome two excellent representatives of our broad...