Engineered for long life and assured performance, the Unite series of manhole covers and gully tops from Wrekin Products now comes with a ten-year guarantee – the first time a manufacturer has demonstrated such confidence in this type of product. The leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of products for the …

The new Sherborne branch of Bradfords Building Supplies has designed its interiors to produce a concept store which features SterlingOSB Zero. The Bradfords’ team wanted to create visuals that would showcase 250 years of Bradford’s heritage in this flagship development; for this SterlingOSB Zero was the ideal choice. Not only …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has been shortlisted in three categories of the prestigious Association Awards, which promote best practice and showcase important work being done in UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations. The BMF is shortlisted for Best Conference Development, in recognition of the 2019 BMF All Industry …

A local school’s woodworking project has benefitted from a donation of tools and accessories from Stourport business Thompson & Parkes. Realising that some of their woodworking equipment was reaching the end of its life, Oak Class from Astley C.E. Primary School wrote letters to Thompson & Parkes in Stourport asking …

A panel of roofing contractors convened by Klober has voted the company’s Roll-Fix® ridge and hip kit the easiest to install when compared to five other leading competitor kits. Furthermore, the panel also voted the kit number one in nine out of 10 tests conducted. The panel of independent roofers …

Charities and hospices across England and Wales have received almost £20,000 worth of food and supplies, thanks to a generous pre-Christmas giveaway by a leading builders merchant. All 67 branches of Selco Builders Warehouse surprised local good causes with food bundles and gifts as the countdown to the festive season …

West Cornwall Women’s Aid has been voted as the latest recipient of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund and now has £1,000 to spend at an RGB branch. The charity received the most votes following a public poll, where it was up against Path Torbay and Crediton Methodist Church. …

Imperial Bricks has launched a second brick with its new ‘dual-faced’ finish: the Weathered Burwell Gault. A hard-textured, handmade brick with some golden buff shades and some greys, it’s traditionally seen in Cambridge, Suffolk, and other Southern counties. Imperial’s new brick is already in high demand. “While every face of …

Geberit has achieved certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its Silent-PP drainage system. The enhanced certification confirms Geberit Silent-PP to be compliant with English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish building regulations. In addition, all the rigorous testing is carried out to EN standards contained within all building …

A report published this month into how the timber frame industry can play a major role in helping solve the housing crisis has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis. The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Timber Industries says the government must commit to long-term investment into the industry to give …