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South east merchants launch landscaping challenge image
South east merchants launch landscaping challenge
17 April, 2026
Parker Building Supplies, Chandlers Building Supplies, and Fairalls Builders Merchants have announced a community challenge giving local organisations a chance to win £2,000 worth of landscaping materials.
Four out of five roofing merchants affected by supply issues image
Four out of five roofing merchants affected by supply issues
A survey undertaken in March by MRA Reports showed that just under four in five specialist roofing merchants are experiencing problems with product availability and long lead times.
Wienerberger pilot programme supports care-experienced young people into construction image
Wienerberger pilot programme supports care-experienced young people into construction
Wienerberger UK & Ireland has delivered the first pilot of its Trades of Tomorrow programme, a three-day initiative designed to help care-experienced young people explore careers in construction while responding to the industry’s long-term skills challenge.
Howdens opens Lambeth depot as part of inner-city expansion image
Howdens opens Lambeth depot as part of inner-city expansion
Howdens has opened the doors to a new depot in London's Lambeth, not far from Waterloo Station.
Number of women completing construction apprenticeships triples since 2018 image
Number of women completing construction apprenticeships triples since 2018
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released figures that demonstrate the increasing number of women pursuing construction training. It is urging more women to consider a career in construction and continue the upward trend.
Data Yard marks first anniversary with new merchant shareholder image
Data Yard marks first anniversary with new merchant shareholder
As it marks its first anniversary, Data Yard has achieved another milestone with the announcement of its 11th shareholder, MKM Building Supplies.
Market analysis forecasts doors and windows market to grow 16% by 2029 image
Market analysis forecasts doors and windows market to grow 16% by 2029
The UK doors and windows industry is forecast to grow by nearly 16% (15.83%) by 2029, according to a full market analysis by Barbour ABI.
Jewson launches petition to "help industry in crisis" image
Jewson launches petition to "help industry in crisis"
Jewson has launched a petition calling on government to get Britain’s building and construction sector out of crisis and into positive economic growth.
Premier Forest Products relaunches NTS Sheffield image
Premier Forest Products relaunches NTS Sheffield
Premier Forest Products has confirmed the full relaunch of the National Timber Systems (NTS) Sheffield manufacturing site following its acquisition of NTS out of administration at the end of 2025.
Majority control of Lawsons gifted to trust image
Majority control of Lawsons gifted to trust
Family shareholders of Lawsons Group have transferred 51% of Lawsons Holdings Limited into an independent ethical trust, as a gift, with no cash consideration.
Robert Price acquires Lliw Building Supplies image
Robert Price acquires Lliw Building Supplies
Robert Price has announced the acquisition of Lliw Building Supplies, further strengthening its presence across South Wales.
Global Stone unveils Global Landscaping brand image
Global Stone unveils Global Landscaping brand
Global Stone has announced the launch of Global Landscaping, a new umbrella brand that will unify the company's portfolio.
Envelope for Kerakoll UK’s new plant completed image
Envelope for Kerakoll UK’s new plant completed
Kerakoll UK Ltd has announce the completion of the installation of windows, doors, wall cladding, and solar panels at its new plant in Preston.
Three south east merchants raise £30,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust image
Three south east merchants raise £30,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust
Parker Building Supplies, Chandlers Building Supplies, and Fairalls Builders Merchants have raised £30,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust during 2025.
Morris & Spottiswood Group publishes social value report image
Morris & Spottiswood Group publishes social value report
Construction end-to-end service provider, Morris & Spottiswood Group, owner of Builders Station in Settle, has published its Social Value Report for 2025, revealing a landmark year in which the business exceeded its centenary target of creating £100 million of social value for the communities it serves.
Dover Trussed Roof Company invests in A-frame press image
Dover Trussed Roof Company invests in A-frame press
Dover Trussed Roof Company, part of Calldene Structural Timber Solutions, has invested in a new £140,000 machine press to improve health and safety and increase production flexibility and efficiency.
The Big Construction Diversity Challenge returns image
The Big Construction Diversity Challenge returns
Following the success of the inaugural event, Nimble Media has announced the return of The Big Construction Diversity Challenge on Friday 19 June 2026.
Travis Perkins marks 25 years of Saints partnership with prizes for east of England clubs image
Travis Perkins marks 25 years of Saints partnership with prizes for east of England clubs
Grassroots rugby union clubs across six east of England counties have been given the chance to revamp their facilities by winning £5,000 worth of building materials.
Construction sector downturn continues, as housing activity drops sharply, PMI image
Construction sector downturn continues, as housing activity drops sharply, PMI
March data indicated a solid reduction in construction output, albeit at a slightly more slowly than in the previous month. Residential work remained by far the weakest-performing category.
Huws Gray partners with Slimstock to automate and centralise supply chain planning image
Huws Gray partners with Slimstock to automate and centralise supply chain planning
Huws Gray will adopt Slimstock’s AI-powered supply chain planning platform to automate ordering across the branch network.
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