New stretch garments and body-mapping layers deliver extreme working comfort and protection, whatever the weather.  It’s hard work on site when the weather starts to get worse in the autumn. That’s why Snickers Workwear continues to improve its working clothes with brand new weatherproof stretch Trousers and Jackets. With great …

Following a scrupulous judging panel and public vote, the ‘Apprentice of the Month’ awards has announced its first monthly winner. Lauren Winter, an apprentice at Coventry College studying Level 2 Plumbing and Heating, was announced as the ‘Apprentice of the Month’ winner for July via the awards social media channels. Lauren …

Impressionist Jon Culshaw will be attending the black-tie Awards Dinner at the Builders Merchants Federation’s Members’ Day event on 27 September.  The Awards Dinner follows the BMF’s Annual Conference on the same day. Culshaw has a catalogue of over 350 impersonations including Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Professor Brian …

Scott Parnell has appointed Ian Griggs as Managing Director of its new hard landscaping division. Hard landscaping is a recently launched venture for the company, which was established in 2006 by Dave Scott and Steve Parnell. The company has already forged a name for itself in the civils, drainage, utilities, …

Altro OrchestraTM smooth flooring has been used to create two child-friendly woodland-themed reception and play areas as part of a refurbishment in Milton Keynes Hospital Paediatric Emergency Department. Altro SupremaTM safety flooring was also fitted in the new unit’s observation areas, treatment bays, examination rooms, and toilets. AD Architects designed …

Groundwork and materials supplier Rudridge has appointed Dave Rudd to the position of Branch Manager at its Brentford branch. Rudd has been working in the civils and drainage industry for over 10 years, gaining a wealth of experience at a number of well-known competitors. His most recent position was as …

According to insurance comparison website The Van Insurer, almost 90 per cent of van drivers in London and the South East could be charged more than £5,000 to drive in the capital from 2021. London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, revealed plans last month to expand London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to include …

Rudridge Gravesend has welcomed five new lorries to its delivery fleet. The groundwork and materials supplier, which is one of the only companies of its type to provide a next day delivery service to its customers, has invested in five 32-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3240 Tridem 8×4 lorries. The grab loaders …

The third round of D.W. Nye’s ‘Proud to be Local’ campaign is now open for nominations. Throughout August, D.W. Nye is once again calling out to residents to nominate local groups and charitable endeavours they would like to see benefit from £500. The winner will be decided by public vote …

A group of staff at Covers has come to the rescue of one of its colleagues to help him renovate his overgrown garden. As part of the builders merchants’ Covers Help for the Community campaign, colleagues from the company’s Gosport branch clubbed together to lend a hand and undertake a …