Nadhim Zahawi MP, the Minister for Business and Industry has acknowledged the vital role the building materials industry will play in the development and delivery of new technologies that will significantly reduce carbon emissions, to help deliver the Government’s net zero target by 2050. Zahawi was speaking the Builders Merchants …

A  scheme to remove the most dangerous Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from London’s streets has been launched today by the Mayor Sadiq Khan, Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils. Khan visited CEMEX’s Stepney Concrete Plant today to see DVS lorries in action. All of the vehicles that CEMEX operates …

Wolseley and Ideal Boilers have launched a social media competition designed to give heating and plumbing apprentices a boost as they embark on their careers. With a prize package up for grabs every month until the end of December, the lucky winners will receive a full set of Axinite workwear, …

Always keen to support worthy charities, the caring staff at Kent Blaxill builders’ merchants have gathered together a total of 16 backpacks for Mary’s Meals. Mary’s Meals is an amazing charity that works in a very simple but effective way. It works to provide a daily meal in school, so …

Scott Parnell will be continuing its sponsorship of Merthyr Rugby Football Club’s under 14s team for a second consecutive season.   The groundworks and civil engineering suppliers’ sponsorship will help support the players and their families. The team will continue to wear their kit featuring Scott Parnell’s logo.   Lindsey …

Entries are now open for the industry famous Heating Installer Awards, which has returned for a fifth year as the competition once again searches for the best plumbing and heating installers in the UK. Designed to champion the heroes of the industry who often go unnoticed, the awards recognise installers …

This week City Plumbing/PTS was awarded the DVSA Earned Recognition award for vehicle operators – the first in our industry and a first for the Travis Perkins Group. This follows the recent win of Fleet Van Operator of the Year at the Motor Transport Awards. The DVSA Earned Recognition scheme …

The longest established independent builders merchant in the South of the UK, Elliott Brothers, is undertaking a digital transformation of its HR and payroll processes in partnership with industry experts MHR to support its future growth. The family owned Hampshire-based business, established over 175 years ago, has invested in MHR’s leading …

A Pudsey Builders’ Merchant has gone the extra yard by raising funds for a much-needed defibrillator to service the local community of Stanningley. Paul Hawksworth, who works as a Yard Assistant at Gibbs & Dandy Pudsey, worked with a number of local businesses to raise the funds required to install …

Bushboard Evolve, solid-core laminate worksurface has been chosen for DIY SOS Big Build.  The ever-popular BBC makeover show that brings communities together to improve the homes and lives of disadvantaged individuals and families was in Corby Northamptonshire during October.  This time the show needed help for 16 year old Jordan …