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Wavin and Wolseley launch prize draw competition image
Wavin and Wolseley launch prize draw competition
26 July, 2024
Wavin and Wolseley are offering Plumb Centre customers the chance to win £2,000 worth of Wavin Osma products with a new competition.
BMF nominated for four Excellence Awards image
BMF nominated for four Excellence Awards
The Association Excellence Awards highlight best practice and excellence in the essential work that associations, trade bodies, unions and professional organisations conduct on behalf of their members.
BCIS calls for Labour to tackle the immediate construction skills shortage image
BCIS calls for Labour to tackle the immediate construction skills shortage
The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) is calling on the new Labour government to address the skills shortage in the construction industry to help accelerate major housing and infrastructure projects.
Demand remains subdued across most sectors, reports CLC group image
Demand remains subdued across most sectors, reports CLC group
The co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group have released their latest statement on building materials' availability for July 2024.
Fairfield Builders Supplies joins NBG image
Fairfield Builders Supplies joins NBG
Buxton-based Fairfield Builders Supplies is the latest merchant to become a member of NBG.
PJH expands delivery fleet image
PJH expands delivery fleet
PJH has announced its purchase of 34 new delivery vehicles for its 130-strong fleet.
First ever Jewson Live On Tour comes to an end image
First ever Jewson Live On Tour comes to an end
The first ever Jewson Live On Tour is now complete, with thousands of the UK’s professional tradespeople celebrating a programme of industry news and product innovation.
King Charles opens new Parliament and announces raft of new Bills image
King Charles opens new Parliament and announces raft of new Bills
During the State Opening of Parliament, King Charles III has presented the highlights of the new Labour government legislative programme for the current session.
Isover implements water-saving initiative at Runcorn facility image
Isover implements water-saving initiative at Runcorn facility
Isover, the insulation provider part of Saint-Gobain Construction Products, continues to make progress in its journey towards water sustainability thanks to a new water-saving initiative at its Runcorn facility.
Wolseley dominates online bathroom sector growth for 2024, report reveals image
Wolseley dominates online bathroom sector growth for 2024, report reveals
According to a new report, Wolseley has achieved the largest increase in online visibility within the online bathroom market over the past year.
John Carter to speak at 2025 BMF All Industry Conference image
John Carter to speak at 2025 BMF All Industry Conference
The CEO of STARK Building Materials UK is the first industry speaker announced for the event in Barcelona from 12-15 June 2025.
Aggregates Industries reacts to first speech from new Chancellor image
Aggregates Industries reacts to first speech from new Chancellor
The building materials supplier responds to the responsible, sustainable, ‘circular’ route to getting Britain building again.
Fix ALL prize winner off to the UEFA Euro 2024 Final image
Fix ALL prize winner off to the UEFA Euro 2024 Final
Eurocell customer Jason Scaysbrook will be in Berlin as England play Spain on Sunday 14 July.
Merchant sales rep settles disability discrimination case image
Merchant sales rep settles disability discrimination case
A sales representative has settled a disability discrimination case against Haldane Fisher Ltd for £20,000.
Barratt Homes and Wrekin launch environmental ocean protection campaign image
Barratt Homes and Wrekin launch environmental ocean protection campaign
launched 'The Sea Starts Here', a campaign promoting greater consideration of what gets thrown down gully grates and drains, as it all eventually ends up in the ocean.
Actis welcomes new government's housebuilding targets image
Actis welcomes new government's housebuilding targets
To ensure the target is met build more offsite constructed homes, which can be built up to 30% more quickly than traditional brick and block.
AKW opens new manufacturing facility and showroom image
AKW opens new manufacturing facility and showroom
AKW, a provider of accessibility solutions, has announced the opening of a new showroom and manufacturing facility in Middlewich, Cheshire.
TDUK statistics show slight improvement in timber import volumes image
TDUK statistics show slight improvement in timber import volumes
The timber import market enjoyed a stronger month in April 2024, with volumes 4.7% higher than those in April 2023, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
Kerridge Commercial Systems strengthens its Field Service Management software offering image
Kerridge Commercial Systems strengthens its Field Service Management software offering
Klipboard's innovative platform perfectly complements KCS's existing business management software in distribution, service and rental.
Aggregate Industries goes solar at precast concrete factory image
Aggregate Industries goes solar at precast concrete factory
In a significant milestone for the building material’s supplier, solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has been introduced at Aggregate Industries' Hulland Ward concrete products site near Ashbourne in Derbyshire.


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