# building materials (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover building materials. Page: Feed: --- ## [Trifecta launches fire door directory](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/trifecta-launches-fire-door-directory) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ Wirral fire door specialist Trifecta has launched a new directory to help customers find a fire door company near them, across the UK, even where the Trifecta doesn't operate itself. ## [New Magna CFO targets international growth](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/new-magna-cfo-targets-international-growth) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Dutch off road specialist Magna Tyres Group has appointed Arnold van Woerkum as CFO, as it seeks further international growth. ## [Sisk profit before tax up 27%](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/sisk-profit-before-tax-up-27) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk & Son's construction and related businesses in Ireland, the UK and Europe has reported 2025 full year profit before tax up 27.7% to 74.2m. Turnover growth in the UK made up for declines in Ireland and Europe. ## [Let’s talk slope stabilisation](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/-22) _2026-08-18 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ Wherever there are slopes, there's risk, and slope stabilisation is the key to protecting people, property, and progress. ## [Graham signs up with MukAway](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/graham-signs-up-with-mukaway) _2026-08-14 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ Graham has signed a three year deal with materials management platform MukAway, one of the biggest deals in the platform's history. ## [New CEO for STA](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/new-ceo-for-sta) _2026-08-13 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ The Structural Timber Association has appointed Iain McIlwee as CEO, replacing Andrew Orriss. McIlwee will take up the role from November. ## [US buildings and UK power drive Balfour Beatty growth](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/us-buildings-and-uk-power-drive-balfour-beatty-growth) _2026-08-12 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Balfour Beatty revenues reached 5,563m in the first half of 2026, up from 5,150m in 2025. Underlying profit from operations hit 119m, up from 77m. The group's order book was 22.9bn, up from 22.7bn at the end of 2025, and 19.5bn in the first half of that year. ## [Revenues surge at Structure Tone](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/revenues-surge-at-structure-tone) _2026-08-12 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ UK fit out specialist Structure Tone, part of the US STO Building Group, saw gross revenue of 448.8m in 2025, up from 157m in the year prior, with profit before tax reaching 12.6m from 1.7m in 2024. ## [JCB Hydromax beats FIA world record](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/jcb-hydromax-beats-fia-world-record) _2026-08-12 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Days on from breaking one record with the Southern California Timing Association, JCB's Hydromax has toppled another, this time overseen by the FIA, with the car averaging more than 400mph. ## [VDMA updates concrete pump manual](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/vdma-updates-concrete-pump-manual) _2026-08-11 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ European trade association the VDMA has revised its safety manual for concrete delivery and placing machines. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WvnA8PUCfWDO) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Vinci margins up in UK](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/vinci-margins-up-in-uk) _2026-08-11 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ The UK division of France's Vinci Construction has reported margins up 3.6% for the year in 2025, on revenues of 2.7bn. Asphalt division Eurovia saw the strongest growth, followed by civil engineers Taylor Woodrow. ## [Housebuilding a challenge for Ibstock](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/housebuilding-a-challenge-for-ibstock) _2026-08-10 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ Ibstock, reporting its first half results, saw revenues down 15.1% at 164m from 193m, and an 8m profit before tax in 2025 slipping to a 27m loss in 2026. ## [FMB helps bring sustainable insulation to market](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/fmb-helps-bring-sustainable-insulation-to-market) _2026-08-10 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ Builders merchants MKM will stock Sisalwool sustainable natural fibre insulation, after the Federation of Master Builders Scotland brought together the two businesses. ## [Marshalls profits up on subdued revenues](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/marshalls-profits-up-on-subdued-revenues) _2026-08-10 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ While revenues at building products manufacturer Marshalls dropped by 0.5% to 317.8m in the first half of the year, the company squeezed out profit before tax growth of 13.2%, at 24.9m this year compared to 22m in the first half of 2025. ## [Enva recycles fridges for construction](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/enva-recycles-fridges-for-construction) _2026-08-07 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ Specialist recycler Enva has launched a new white recycled plastic compound, recycled from refrigerators, for use in construction applications. ## [CES invests in Cat Stage V generators](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/ces-invests-in-cat-stage-v-generators) _2026-08-07 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ US-headquartered CES Power has signed an agreement with Caterpillar for the delivery of Stage V generators in the UK and Ireland over the next four years. ## [US order win for Durham Lifting beams](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/us-order-win-for-durham-lifting-beams) _2026-08-06 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Durham Lifting has received a repeat order from a Kansas City client for ten bespoke 34t multi-point spreader beams, to be designed, manufactured and load tested at the UK company's Middlesbrough facility. ## [Auctioneer sees more, newer excavator sales](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/auctioneer-sees-more-newer-excavator-sales) _2026-08-06 · The Construction Index · International Construction News | Construction Index_ Auction house Ritchie Bros has released its analysis of secondhand sales in Q2 2026, with excavator sale prices remaining stable, and more, newer machines sold. ## [Revenue up at Breedon, but Britain declines](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/revenue-up-at-breedon-but-britain-declines) _2026-07-29 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ Building materials group Breedon has reported revenues of 857.9m in the first half of its financial year. It saw continuing decline in sales in Great Britain, but was buoyed by a 'strong start' in the US. ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cPx2GgIG5trk) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [New CCO for Stark](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/new-cco-for-stark) _2026-07-28 · The Construction Index · Product News | Construction Index_ Stark Building Materials UK has appointed Jan Green as chief commercial officer.