BMJ is delighted to announce that award-winning impressionist Jon Culshaw is to take to the stage in September as the host of this year’s BMJ Industry Awards. The inimitable master of comedic guise, Culshaw is widely regarded as Britain’s best impressionist, and comes with a resume showcasing his strengths as …

Works manager Paul Erskine has been recognised for 20 years of service at roofing manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton-on-Trent site. He joined Russell Roof Tiles’ Lockerbie tile production site in 2002, moving later to help play a role in growing the Burton on Trent site. Today, nearly 60 members of …

Marshalls plc, the building products, roofing and landscaping manufacturer saw trading for the first four months of 2026 broadly in line with expectations with Group revenue at £205 m (2025: £207 m), down 1% year-on-year. The Group is responding in a disciplined way to cost inflation arising from the war …

Holcim UK has appointed Robert Lindop as its national housing manager to support the growth of its concrete block portfolio within the UK housebuilding market. Lindop brings more than 35 years of industry experience, having began in the merchant and product distribution sectors before moving into roles focused on block …

Etex Insulation has announced a new UK and Ireland sales structure that brings its Superglass and URSA insulation brands together. Leading the unified structure is Chris Sweet, sales director, Etex Insulation UK & Ireland. The move will create closer collaboration between the two brands and enhance support for customers across both new-build and …

Specialist door manufacturer JELD-WEN has opened a third production line at its Penrith factory, increasing capacity by 50%. The extra production line, enhanced by AI technology, will boost output and streamline workflow in tandem with the company’s new Sheffield site.  It strengthens JELD-WEN’s ability to support its customers navigate an …

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us Stop me if you have heard this before. We have a Prime Minister who, two years in to his Parliamentary term, is more unpopular than his …

Andrew Lenton, Director of Business Development at Pipe Centre, explores the changing role of merchants in supporting contractors and SMEs to deliver more efficient, lower-carbon outcomes through better repair and maintenance practices. As the construction and building services industry continues to evolve in line with decarbonisation goals, contractors and facilities …

  I have a mind to strike thee ere thou speak’st”. “Gracious madam, I that do bring the news made not the match”. The itinerary for next month’s NMBS Conference in Benidorm (I can read a map, deal with it) came through to my inbox last week. Lots of lovely …

A new survey of UK tradespeople has revealed the significant impact that rusted, seized and poorly maintained components are having on productivity across the construction and trade sectors, with nearly 6 in 10 (57%) encountering these issues at least weekly. The research, commissioned by WD-40®, shows that over half of …