Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has celebrated two of its long-standing employees, Colin Dilks and Dave Brookes, following their retirement after a combined 41 years at the pitched roof tile manufacturer’s site in Burton. Dave Brookes, yard and resale operator, said: “I can’t believe how quickly 18 years has gone; I …

MKM is taking another step forward in its commitment to tackling carbon emissions after trialling solar PV technology at both its Leeds and Newark branches. Rachel Constable, head of ESG for MKM, said: “As a business, it’s very important that we are ‘doing the right thing’.  For us, this includes …

Brett Martin is set to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings around the world with a new Polycarbonate glazing product largely based on bio-circular attributed material such as used cooking oil, produced in a ISCC Plus certified mass balanced approach. Called Marlon BioPlus, the new sheet offers a major carbon …

The AllroundWork trousers are ready for any kind of work in any trade. FlexiWork trousers deliver freedom of movement, while LiteWork trousers keep you cool, dry and ventilated. Then there’s RuffWork trousers, reinforced and tough for the roughest work on site. ProtecWork protective wear for hazardous environments and certified High-Vis …

The BMF has thrown its support behind the Green Home Festival, a new five-day event designed to provide practical advice and assistance to help Scotland become a net zero economy, that will take place from August 8-12 as part of the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Green Home Festival has …

Teams from Chandlers Building Supplies, Parker Building Supplies and Fairalls Builders Merchants have joined forces to raise an incredible £30,000 for charity in just two days. The builders merchants, part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), dedicated a huge charity golf day and gruelling cycle challenge to raise the …

Developed for decorators and the building trade, the ‘1876 The Professional Range’ is a comprehensive suite of decorating supplies with an initial 32 SKUs covering white spirits, powder fillers, ready-mix filler, plaster skim, wallpaper adhesives, caulk, adhesives and sanitary and frame sealants. Developed and manufactured in the UK at Bartoline’s …

Aqualisa has extended its Midas 220 mixer shower line-up with the addition of two new ranges in Brushed Brass and Matt White. The Midas 220 series is equipped with a thermostatic brass body and brass handles, and features cool touch surface technology. The range also complies with Water Regulations Advisory …

Lack of clarity on how to carry out U-value calculations for those specifying multifoil insulation has been resolved – thanks to the introduction of a new convention brought in under revised Part L of the Building Regulations this summer. The updated BR443’s clear guidelines will also help building control officers …

Buttle’s Timber and Builders’ Merchant has opened a dedicated outdoor living and landscaping display in Leighton Buzzard with the help of former World Heavyweight Champion of the World, Frank Bruno. Ian Church, managing director of Buttle’s, said: “Landscaping has become a big part of our business in recent years, and …