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Regulation without enforcement is an empty gesture image
Regulation without enforcement is an empty gesture
27 November, 2023
Tom Reynolds, Chief Executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, advocates that regulation and rigorous enforcement action are two sides of the same coin.
Builders' merchants and suppliers raise a staggering £218k through Pavestone Rally image
Builders' merchants and suppliers raise a staggering £218k through Pavestone Rally
Pavestone shares a few highlights of the mad five days in September for the 2023.
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Transforming builders' merchants for the future
Chris Fisher, VP of EMEA, LBMH Division at ECI Software Solutions, explains why builders' merchants who embrace and adapt to the digital era will thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape.
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Overcoming delays on construction sites with on-time deliveries
Andrew Tavener, Head of Marketing for Fleet Solutions at Descartes Systems, explains how merchants can take advantage of proven software solutions, ensuring that the delivery of building products take place on-time and in full
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Addressing the construction industry skills gap
Graham Mercer, Managing Director of Rearo*, looks at the skills gap in the construction and manufacturing industries and suggests what needs to be done to ensure those sectors are properly resourced to fulfill future, large-scale infrastructure projects.
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Pressure mounting to bridge gender skill gap in the construction industry
In collaboration with construction ERP software supplier, RedSky IT, discusses the gender skill gap in the construction industry and what initiatives can be taken to drive female talent into the industry.
Lifting the veil on geotextiles image
Lifting the veil on geotextiles
David Fisher, Commercial and Technical Manager at Wrekin, explores the differences between the various types of geotextiles, and explains how merchants can ensure they provide customers with exactly what they need.
Eight challenges with construction site delivery and how to solve them image
Eight challenges with construction site delivery and how to solve them
Andrew Tavener, Head of Marketing at Descartes UK, explains how to overcome difficulties with delivery that may occur between leaving the supplier and delivering to site.
Built to last?  What merchants need to know about timber durability image
Built to last? What merchants need to know about timber durability
Timbersource highlights the importance of timber durability and explains what merchants need to know about it.
Bespoke garden designs increase property prices image
Bespoke garden designs increase property prices
Ben Warren, Managing Director of Landscape Products at Marshalls, highlights why premium garden designs could offer housebuilders thousands in extra revenues.
Choosing copper suppliers: a need-to-know guide for merchants image
Choosing copper suppliers: a need-to-know guide for merchants
Robert Lawton, Marketing Director for Lawton Tubes, offers valuable industry insight to merchants in search of a quality copper supplier.
New research highlights industry challenges in ensuring fire door compliance image
New research highlights industry challenges in ensuring fire door compliance
New research commissioned by door manufacturer JELD-WEN highlights the challenges in ensuring compliance throughout the fire door supply chain, as the housing sector continues to adapt to new legislation.
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Don't let roofing let you down
Roofing can be one of the most costly repairs required during storm season but with correct preparation damage can be controlled and even avoided. Adrian Buttress, Managing Director of PermaGroup, shares his advice on how to protect roofs, both commercial and domestic, from failing.
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Partnering key to success
Continal highlights how to make the most of low-temperature heating opportunities.
The strategic role of merchants for bathroom installers image
The strategic role of merchants for bathroom installers
Jane Blakeborough, Research Manager at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, reviews the results of recent research on the importance of merchants for installers.
Choosing the right products for autumn RMI projects image
Choosing the right products for autumn RMI projects
Paul Lees, Head of Commercial at Tarmac, takes a quick look at some of the most common issues that tend to crop up and how your customers can identify any issues before they escalate.
Merchants using AI to stay ahead of the curve with building trends image
Merchants using AI to stay ahead of the curve with building trends
Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief of Environment.co, explains why the key advantage of AI for construction merchants lies in its adaptability.
Merchants can help spread the sun protection message image
Merchants can help spread the sun protection message
Marley remains committed to raising awareness about an important public health message. Daniel Redfern, Marketing Manager, explains how merchants can ensure they are helping to educate their customers to stay Safe in the Sun this summer.
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BMF All Industry Conference sustainability report
BMF CEO John Newcomb outlines the actions taken by the federation to reduce the environmental impact of its bi-annual overseas event.
The folly of manufacturing and installing artificial grass cannot carry on image
The folly of manufacturing and installing artificial grass cannot carry on
Reader Mark Canning responds to an article by Artificial Lawn Company that fought back against artificial lawn misinformation.


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