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Holcim teams up for 60,000 bulbs project image
Holcim teams up for 60,000 bulbs project
5 February, 2026
A grant was shared with community groups across to plant during October and early November.
Naylor supports creation of Yorkshire's first youth zone image
Naylor supports creation of Yorkshire's first youth zone
The Yorkshire based business was delighted to attend the official opening of Barnsley’s Base71 Youth Zone.
Survey reveals winter mental health struggles among roofers image
Survey reveals winter mental health struggles among roofers
New research from Marley shows that while some progress is being made to raise awareness of mental health issues among roofing contractors, there are still steps to be taken to support workers.
Survey finds plumbers believe apprentices vital for industry’s future image
Survey finds plumbers believe apprentices vital for industry’s future
Over three quarters (78%) of plumbers and heating installers believe that apprenticeships are vital to encourage the next generation into plumbing and heating, according to new research.
Glow-Worm announces Band of Builders sponsorship image
Glow-Worm announces Band of Builders sponsorship
Glow-worm has announced a new 12-month corporate sponsorship agreement with Band of Builders to both give installers opportunities to help others in the trade or raise awareness of where to reach out should they need support themselves.
Henkel and Wetherby Laroc enter strategic partnership image
Henkel and Wetherby Laroc enter strategic partnership
Henkel and Wetherby Laroc have announced a strategic partnership in the form of a joint venture.
Report identifies apprenticeship decline in construction image
Report identifies apprenticeship decline in construction
In advance of Apprenticeship Week, Dart Tool Group is calling for more support for construction apprentices. While job demand surges across construction, the apprenticeship system that should be feeding these trades is failing to deliver, according to new data
MPA report shows four year decline in mineral products demand image
MPA report shows four year decline in mineral products demand
New data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show that demand for core construction materials remains stuck at alarmingly weak levels, placing businesses under severe strain and threatening jobs now and supply capacity for the future.
Heidelberg Materials to resume supply of aggregate in Hampshire image
Heidelberg Materials to resume supply of aggregate in Hampshire
Heidelberg Materials will resume the supply of premium-grade limestone for construction projects from its Fareham depot on 10 February.
RCIS sees indicators of gradual recovery for subdued construction activity image
RCIS sees indicators of gradual recovery for subdued construction activity
Construction activity across the UK remained broadly flat in the final quarter of 2025, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Monitor, although forward-looking indicators point to a modest recovery in 2026
Top 100: Celebrating illustrious merchant histories image
Top 100: Celebrating illustrious merchant histories
The list of the first 50 companies celebrated in this year's edition of the award-winning Top 100 series has been released.
Report suggests deepening industry concerns over skills shortage image
Report suggests deepening industry concerns over skills shortage
Research from Jewson, released as part of its annual Trade Trends report, suggests more than half (54%) of builders and tradespeople think the skills shortage is going to get worse.
NBG adds Anderson Roofing as newest Partner image
NBG adds Anderson Roofing as newest Partner
Wokingham-based Anderson Roofing Supplies Ltd has become a Partner of NBG.
Travis Perkins expands hire offering image
Travis Perkins expands hire offering
All customers of Travis Perkins can now hire the plant, tools, skips and equipment they need quickly and more flexibly after a new ‘pay-as-you-go’ service has been introduced.
Flex-R joins BMF image
Flex-R joins BMF
Specialist flat roofing supplier Flex-R has become a supplier member of the Builders Merchants Federation.
Calldene Structural Timber Solutions expands Kent site delivery capability image
Calldene Structural Timber Solutions expands Kent site delivery capability
Calldene Structural Timber Solutions has strengthened operations at its Dover Trussed Roof Company site by investing in its first truss delivery vehicle.
Miles Hire and Robert Price join forces image
Miles Hire and Robert Price join forces
Two of South Wales’ independent businesses have announced a new partnership.
Instantor celebrates 100-year milestone image
Instantor celebrates 100-year milestone
Instantor will officially celebrate its 100th anniversary on 4 February.
Wilson Brook Consulting joins the Construction Inclusion Coalition image
Wilson Brook Consulting joins the Construction Inclusion Coalition
Wilson Brook Consulting has announced that it has become a member of the Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC).
Ariel Plastics helps convert horse box into ambulance on Sark image
Ariel Plastics helps convert horse box into ambulance on Sark
A former horse box has been converted into an ambulance, thanks to materials donated by Ariel Plastics, on the Channel Island of Sark.
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