The Charlton branch of Jewson  has created a new concept using SterlingOSB Zero. The builders’ merchant, which supplies building materials, equipment, tools and timber, created new signs and displays using SterlingOSB Zero. Jewson stakeholders wanted a material that was part of the existing product range and would also provide a …

The team from Chandlers Building Supplies have won the 2019 Pavestone Rally and raised over £7,000, contributing to the £133,000 total amount raised for charity. In addition to their overall win, team Chandlers Cembrit, led by rally driving timber trading director at Chandlers Building Supplies, Trevor Mudd and Sam Hanks, …

Managing Director of KnitMesh Technologies, Lew Bingham, will be speaking at the Fastener Exhibition and Conference, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 11th and 12th September. The talk, entitled ‘FastenKnit – Anti-Vibration & Sound Attenuating Isolators’, will be covering the unique range of properties that can be harnessed …

It was an exciting week for Plumb Inn (the plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists in Enfield) as they unveiled their IPG flagship store last week. The launch, which took place from the 2nd – 6th September, saw Plumb Inn reveal a brand-new look to their Enfield branch, following their partnership with The …

The Considerate Constructors Scheme – the national organisation established to improve the image of construction – is pleased to announce that Amanda Long will join as Chief Executive from 16 September 2019. Long will succeed Chief Executive Edward Hardy who has held the post since 2009. With over 20 years’ …

International bathroom manufacturer VitrA has expanded its UK sales team with the appointment of Darren Bailey as Area Sales Manager for the Midlands. Darren will be responsible for VitrA’s Bathroom and Signature portfolios. Bailey has had a long career in the bathroom industry, spending 15 years as a showroom manager …

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day in which organisations across the world raise awareness about suicide prevention. With over 6,507 suicides registered in the UK last year alone, it is vital we open up this conversation.   In response to the latest report released by the Office of National …

Irish landscaping company Tobermore has announced they are extending their sponsorship of Ulster Rugby, with a two year deal running until April 2021. Welcoming the sponsorship, David Henderson, managing director at Tobermore said ‘‘We are delighted to be sponsoring Ulster Rugby and avidly follow their progress. The team attracts the …

Institute of Student Employers’ (ISE) annual student recruitment survey reports a resilient graduate labour market in the construction industry with 35% more jobs than the previous year. This level of growth was equalled only by the public sector, while the graduate jobs market overall grew 10% year-on-year. Since the 2008 …

Inverness-based wood panel manufacturer Norbord has plaid a blinder by assisting in the creation of an innovative weavers’ display. The company is supporting Prickly Thistle, a local tartan weaving start-up, by donating locally manufactured wood panelling to assist in the creation of an innovative display housed within a pop-up mill. …