Materials

  • UK timber imports fall as product mix shifts

    UK timber imports fall as product mix shifts

    UK timber and panel imports fell again in 2025, although plywood, particleboard and several engineered wood products recorded growth across the year.

  • Heidelberg Materials renews Wirral resurfacing contract

    Heidelberg Materials renews Wirral resurfacing contract

    Heidelberg Materials has renewed a three-year resurfacing deal with Wirral Borough Council, extending its role on structural carriageway maintenance.

  • Heidelberg Materials completes hydrogen asphalt trial in Wales

    Heidelberg Materials completes hydrogen asphalt trial in Wales

    Heidelberg Materials has produced asphalt using 100% hydrogen in Wales, cutting direct emissions at plant level while maintaining industrial-scale output.

  • Materials producers warn Chancellor of permanent capacity loss

    Materials producers warn Chancellor of permanent capacity loss

    UK materials producers warned the Chancellor about looming capacity losses. Executives from major aggregates, asphalt, cement, and concrete businesses said prolonged weak demand is forcing decisions on closures and redundancies, risking a permanent reduction in domestic supply and higher exposure to import disruption.

  • VASO composite panels join SHED 5 framework

    VASO composite panels join SHED 5 framework

    VASO’s recycled-glass panels have joined PfH Scotland’s SHED 5 framework. Eco-Genics (Holdings) is listed as a supplier on the £500m, three-year arrangement that runs from 29 January 2026.

  • Forza Doors lands £500k 105 Victoria package

    Forza Doors lands £500k 105 Victoria package

    Forza Doors has won a £500k package for 105 Victoria. The Westminster scheme is targeting BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum as a fully electric, net-zero office development, with Forza supplying fire doors plus washroom doors and panels from FSC-certified timber.

  • British-made bricks Bill moves in Parliament

    British-made bricks Bill moves in Parliament

    A bricks bill has progressed through Parliament with fresh updates. The proposal would require the Secretary of State to publish plans to increase the use of UK-manufactured bricks, aiming to strengthen domestic supply chains for housing delivery and reduce reliance on imported masonry products.