Building material deliveries continue to fall

Deliveries of bricks and concrete blocks have declined again, according to the latest government data. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) released on Wednesday show that deliveries of blocks decreased by 10.7 per cent in April compared to the same period a year… The post Building material deliveries continue to fall appeared first on Construction News.

Brick and block deliveries fall as material costs rise

Deliveries of bricks and concrete blocks fell year-on-year in March, according to the latest government data. Seasonally adjusted brick deliveries dropped by 3.6 per cent compared with March 2025, although they were 6 per cent higher than in February 2026, figures published by the Department… The post Brick and block deliveries fall as material costs rise appeared first on Construction News.

Volvo launches new electric trucks

Volvo has launched new electric trucks for deliveries and for on-road works. On the delivery side, FH Aero Electric trucks can now travel 700km between charges. The next generation FH, FM and FMX Electrics feature a new drive train for more torque.

Elliotts thinks small for rural deliveries

A regional builders merchant has a specialist 13.5-tonne crane lorry on trial.

AI boom propels Nvidia to record $215B in annual revenue

The data center segment soared as deliveries of the Blackwell architecture ramped up, the company said.

How 'Dark Stores' Are Speeding Up Grocery Deliveries | WSJ

Speedy grocery delivery is booming, but competition and high running costs could hinder growth. Startups are promising to deliver groceries to your doorstep in minutes, stepping up competition in the industry. Their strategy: to operate out of “dark stores.” WSJ visits some of these hyperlocal warehouses to see how they operate and the challenges they face.