Polypipe Building Products is marking National Apprenticeship Week (February 7 to 13) with a celebration of its apprenticeship scheme success and the awards for Polypipe apprentices. At the end of 2021, Polypipe apprentices were scooping top prizes, and the plastic solutions manufacturer was praised by judges with the Businesses Engaging …

To celebrate the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week, Mat Woodyatt, technical training manager at BMI, spent the week touring UK colleges and training providers to support apprentices and their mentors across the roofing industry. National Apprenticeship Week highlights the positive contributions of apprenticeships to the economy and wider society. This …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is shining a spotlight on careers in the building materials industry as part of National Apprenticeship Week (February 7-13). The BMF is encouraging employers to make the most of apprenticeships to develop new and diverse talent within their operations. The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships …

Bradfords Building Supplies has teamed up with various organisations who are leading the way in environmental responsibility to train its new team of Sustainability Champions. Marshalls, Xtratherm, Polypipe, Millboard and Timloc led presentations and discussions on a range of topics at an intensive training session. The training session was created …

Builders’ merchants represent a key part of the UK construction industry, and account for up to 85% of the UK’s built environment by supplying a wide range of building materials. Builders’ merchants and their suppliers contribute over £40bn to the economy every year. AMA Research’s Builders Merchants Market Report- UK …

Condell Ltd has announced the opening of its new branch in Kings Langley, marking the company’s first location north of the river. Founded in 2006, Condell Ltd are nationwide building supplies distributers, currently operating from Horsham, West Sussex. In April 2021, Lords acquired the majority shareholdings in Condell and have …

George Lines Civils & Landscape Merchants has announced the opening of a new branch in Horsham, the company’s first depot south of the river. George Lines’ Horsham branch will be the first civils merchants’ depot in the area, stocking a full range of civils and landscape products such as below …

The latest addition to the Stelrad Radiator Group portfolio is the new Cast Iron Column range. The new Stelrad Radiator Group Cast Iron Column radiator is available with the added options of Antique Brass or Brushed Nickel TRVs to provide heating control.         These radiators are floor …

Makita UK has introduced the DFR551 18V LXT Brushless Auto Feed Screwdriver to its LXT platform. Powered by Makita’s 18V LXT battery platform, the DFR551 delivers on both output and ease of use, helping to maximise on site efficiency. The DFR551 is ideal for repetitive fixing tasks and rapid screw …

In response to the industry demand for certified hygienic products, all of Fibo’s waterproof wall panels have been certified as antibacterial. Fibo’s waterproof wall panels have now been independently tested and verified in accordance with ISO 22196:2011; in addition to an assessment in accordance with the limit value stated in …