Keyline Civils Specialist has committed to raising £5,000 for its long-term charity partner Prostate Cancer UK to go towards lifesaving research to find better ways to diagnose and treat prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer UK is the leading men’s health charity that invests in lifesaving research and essential support for men …
Read More »ERA donates £8,000 to Hope House children’s hospices
ERA, the Wolverhampton-based security expert, is donating £8,000 to Hope House Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices, and making it the company’s nominated charity for 2021, for the second year running. Hope House Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices supports families in Shropshire, Cheshire, Mid and North Wales who are either caring for a …
Read More »Tight timber and panel products supply conditions continuing into 2021
The Timber Trade Federation is advising all timber users and buyers to strengthen their purchasing strategies in dialogue with their suppliers, as a lack of stock on the ground and tight supply conditions are set to continue well into 2021. The very challenging situation for the timber supply chain in …
Read More »Home improvements boosting construction work, says FMB
Repair and maintenance work is supporting recovery in the construction sector, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The recovery in the construction sector is far from secured, as shown by today’s …
Read More »Roman announce opening of London A&D Showroom
The UK and Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, are delighted to announce the opening of their London A&D Showroom as part of the Sanipex Gallery – Kings Road, Chelsea. Located in the heart of the Chelsea design quarter, Roman’s base in one of London’s key design hubs has …
Read More »GROHE celebrates a trio of international sustainability successes
As part of its global initiative, GROHE is driving sustainability based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The German Sustainability Awards 2021 honours GROHE’s commitment to resource efficiency within the value chain and the sustainability impact of GROHE Blue. GROHE emphasises that sustainability must be understood as a continuous, …
Read More »Buildbase and Reconomy partner up to help the homeless this Christmas
Buildbase and Reconomy, the UK’s leading provider of outsourced resource management and recycling services, have worked together to support homeless charities this Christmas by donating over 90,000 vending machine drinks. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic safe working restrictions, vending machines have not been operational in Buildbase branches and they had …
Read More »Viessmann welcomes 6th Carbon Budget but more focus on gas heating efficiency
Statement from Viessmann in response to the Climate Change Committee’s 6th Carbon Budget, announced December 9th 2020, from Darren McMahon, Viessmann marketing director. We commend the ambition to reduce emissions in buildings to zero by 2050 in line with net-zero legislation. The CCC report rightly notes that emissions reductions from …
Read More »Kerridge CS introduces innovative app to enhance stock picking efficiency and accuracy
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is extending its K8 business management software offering with the launch of ePick, a mobile application that ensures the accurate and efficient picking of stock in the branch. By automating the picking process, the app gives users the necessary tools for users to deliver the right …
Read More »Peppard Building Supplies looks to automate and streamline inventory management with EazyStock
Builders Merchants, Peppard Building Supplies, have selected EazyStock inventory optimisation software in a strategic move to focus on improving demand forecasting and inventory planning in 2021 and beyond. In an industry where convenience and speed are critical to customer loyalty, Peppard Building Supplies are committed to optimising their inventory management …
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