Government and industry must address the national shortage of building materials to reverse the decline in construction activity, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to ONS data released today on construction output. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Construction output fell in May, pointing …

Russell Roof Tiles has been handpicked by the UK government as a great example of a business ‘building back better’ with a special visit from the Secretary of State for Scotland. The firm is delighted to have been chosen to welcome Alister Jack MP to the 11-acre Halleaths site in …

Makita UK has expanded its cordless power tool range with the new 36V LXT Cordless Brushless Pressure Washer. The first of its kind from Makita, the new high Pressure Washer features a 50L storage tank enabling users to tackle dirt and grime anywhere. Featuring a self-priming function to extract water …

Snickers Workwear’s Kneeguard™ is a fully certified, trademarked system for knee protection against kneeling injuries and everyday knocks at work. The combination of Kneeguard™ pads and the Kneeguard PRO positioning system in Snickers workwear trousers is a crucial combination for reliable knee protection. In Snickers Workwear trousers kneepad pockets, you can …

The 2021 LITEWork clothing range delivers great thermal comfort in warmer months with light, quick-drying fabrics. The new range of ‘Rip Stop’ shirts are stretchy and breathable, offering UPF50+ sun protection. While 37.5© fabric technology in the mid-and base-layer garments has features for efficient ventilation and moisture transport. The ergonomic, …

A new partnership between NMBS and Regatta Professional has ignited workwear sales for independent merchants across the country. Regatta Professional is a leading supplier in trade, corporate and uniform workwear, and joined NMBS in early 2021. Since then, the brand has been embraced by NMBS members keen to bring an …

Markovitz continues its plans to expand further South with the opening of new depots in Bedford and Bridgwater. The drylining and insulation division now trades from ten depots, covering the majority of the UK, from the Highlands of Scotland to Cornwall, with plans for further branches to open throughout 2021. …

A warehouse in Warrington, constructed to its own exacting specifications during the past year, has consolidated E Tupling’s position as the country’s largest stockist of Circoflo products as well as underlining the family-run enterprise’s commitment to being the leading distributor of underfloor heating systems to independent merchants across the UK. …

MKM Building Supplies has opened a new flagship branch in Barnsley. To celebrate the opening, the UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant invited world-famous Yorkshire cricketing legend Dickie Bird OBE to officially open its doors at a special launch event earlier this week. To mark the start of play for the …

Grant & Stone Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired Devondale Electrical Distributors (Devondale), expanding its network of specialist electrical wholesalers and complementing the recent acquisitions of builders’ and plumbers’ merchants in the South West of England. Established in 1981, Devondale is the largest independent electrical wholesaler in …