Offsite build is today recognised as providing a vital solution that is helping to overcome a range of issues currently being experienced, for example, the industry wide skills shortage. These pre-engineered solutions tick all the boxes in terms of the coordination of a range of elements from planning and design, …

Lord Andrew Stunell, the Liberal Democrat’s spokesperson on the Construction Industry, will speak at the Builders Merchant’s Federation’s annual Members’ Day Business Conference on 27th September. Stunell has been a member of the House of Lords since 2015, following his retirement as an MP.  He is currently working with the …

TIMco has further developed its innovative TIMbag packaging to aid with product selection and to support merchants with improved merchandising opportunities. The TIMbag, made from a durable polymer, has been specifically designed and presented to give strong visual impact, durability, and simple identification of products. The TIMbag is portable, re-sealable, …

A brand-new housing development in Scunthorpe called Yaddlethorpe Grange has Alpha Heating Innovation’s InTec GS boilers installed in all 68 properties. The manufacturer’s solution was specified for this project by Britcon due to its energy efficiency as well as the excellent level of customer service offered. Yaddlethorpe Grange is a …

From architects’ favourite to a key bathroom trend with new design options The many different shades of grey have long been among the best-loved colours in architecture and interior design. This is hardly surprising given that grey is the ideal partner for countless colour combinations, making bright colours positively shine …

Artificial grass experts and leading brand for independent merchants ArtificialGrass.com has been selected by MKM Building Supplies to extend its contract as the exclusive supplier of artificial grass until 2020. Trading with ArtificialGrass.com since 2012, the renewed contract with the UK’s biggest independent merchant includes the supply of stock, branch …

Polypipe has launched Ridgichute – a new gully chute designed for use in highway applications. With the UK expected to experience heavier rainfall, it is essential that stormwater doesn’t collect on either new or existing road networks, as this can cause traffic congestion and road blockages. Ridgichute allows captured water …

With a start-stop stint at college, 20-year-old, Alisha Winder decided that solely spending days in the classroom wasn’t right for her and opted to kick start her career by joining the housebuilding workforce. Winder, who joined Linden Homes’ West Yorkshire region in Leeds in September 2017, is now one of …

Saniflo has announced the appointment of Corrine Mill to the position of Business Development Manager for the Kinedo brand. With plenty of previous experience in the bathroom sector Corinne has worked in retail, high end distribution and manufacturing in both sales and marketing positions with companies including Hurlingham, Davroc, Jacuzzi …

There are lots of reasons why people today are requiring larger garages. Vehicles can be bigger; and garages are often used to keep fitness equipment or general storage. Larger garages can be built without problem thanks to the range of extra wide garage doors available from Garador. Leading British garage …