13th Asian Metallurgy / Steel & Metal Expo
Asian Metallurgy stands as the biggest digital trade show for the metallurgical industry in Asia, covering both ferrous and non-ferrous sectors. This prestigious event includes the ‘ Steel & Metal…
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Beacon Scoops Up Passaic Metal & Building Supplies
Beacon continues on the march, this time snapping up Passaic Metal & Building Supplies, or PAMPCO, furthering its footprint in the New York tri-state area. The PAMPCO purchase is the company’s ninth acquisition so far in 2024.
Contractor consultation starts on £5bn reservoir building plan
Anglian Water is starting market engagement with all-tier contractors on its ambitious plan to build two major reservoir projects. The £5bn Lincolnshire and Fens Reservoir Programme is expected to go out to tender on in January 2027. Anglian procurement chief are now seeking to engage interested firms to inform the main works contract procurement and
Persimmon writes-off £25m investment in TopHat
Persimmon has written-off the £25m it invested in modular house builder TopHat last year. In its latest results Persimmon said the decision was due to “a re-assessment of risks within the modular build sector”. But Persimmon is continuing to work with TopHat as it looks to boost output at its offsite Brickworks, Tileworks and timber
Morgan Sindall posts another set of record results
Morgan Sindall has posted a record set of half-year results and is on course to beat market expectations for the full year. The listed contractor has seen its share price surge by more than 50% in the past 12 months as it continues to impress the city. Today’s results for the half year to June
Best Choice Roofing Sells to Private Equity
Brightstar Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Best Choice Roofing. The company has 85 locations across 24 states and reported $277 million in revenue in 2023.
Polyglass Reveals Winners of the ADESO 20th Anniversary Social Media Contest
Polyglass has named 10 contractors who showcased their work with ADESO products on social media, earning them free products and recognition from the manufacturer.
GAF Supports Free Third Annual Girls’ Construction Camp in Northeast Ohio
The Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls returned for its third year at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center. The free, week-long camp for girls ages 12-17 gives kids exposure to the building trades through hands-on projects and workshops.
Conlon Construction sold to staff
Preston-based Conlon has moved to an Employee-Ownership Trust. The move sees Conlon Holdings Limited – including Conlon Construction – now owned by its 72 staff. The formerly family-owned firm was established in 1961 when the ‘founding fathers’ – the five Conlon brothers – were working on The Preston Bypass which is now the M6. Chairman,
ABC Supply Co. Inc. Acquires Assets of America Building Materials
With the acquisition of America Building Materials, ABC Supply has gone ‘Hollywood,’ and established the first ABC Supply branch in Los Angeles.