Builders merchants are among the companies employing more than 100,000 people that have signed up to support the Construction Leadership Council’s Talent Retention Scheme, launched on Friday (July 24). The Construction Talent Retention Scheme is a not-for-profit programme, backed by Government, business organisations, professional institutions and construction unions. The online portal …

Independent builders merchants buying group h&b, is offering to extend its existing 2020 trading agreements with the majority of suppliers for a further year. This backing of key suppliers will allow them to plan production and investment and help secure jobs as the UK continues to emerge from lockdown. h&b …

Following the launch of RGB Building Supplies’ Tools for Africa appeal in January, the builders merchant is thanking trades and the community for helping to donate 15 bulk bags full of preloved tools which have been passed to South West-based charity Amigos. Amigos works closely with another UK charity called Work Aid, which will now refurbish the donated items before sending …

Ironmongery company IronmongeryDirect has reported its most successful month in its history, with June seeing record figures for both order numbers and revenue. The company saw an 80% year-on-year increase in traffic to its website in June, leading to.   a 75% uplift in transactions. The surge of interest in home improvements …

Kate Tinsley has joined independent builders merchant group MKM as its new Chief Executive Officer.   Tinsely moves from Ibstock Plc where she was divisional managing director of Ibstock Clay; prior to this, she was with the Grafton Group for seven years where she held senior finance and operational roles, …

Independent merchant buying group h&b has published a Buying Guide exclusively for its merchant members, which breaks all approved h&b suppliers down into core product categories. The guide includes product information, contact details, order information and supplier status. With 192 pages, the h&b Buying Guide is intended to be a …

Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage has provided the answer to managing heavy rainfall with the launch of StormCrate55, an underground modular geocellular unit which is proven as a cost-effective solution to surface water run-off in a wide range of below ground applications. Weighing in at only 15.5kg per module and …

Cavity fire barriers and cavity closers manufacturer, ARC Building Solutions Ltd has promoted Clair Richardson, as operations manager, and George Danzey-Smith, as commercial manager; both will become members of ARC’s senior management team. Richardson will take overall responsibility for the daily operations within ARC’s manufacturing facility, leading the existing production …

Specialist PPE for highly advanced hearing protection, face protection and communication solutions is now available from Hellberg Safety, part of the Hultofors group, which also includes Snickers Workwear. The SECURE series features everything from standard passive ear defenders available in 3 protection levels to advanced electronic communication solutions. SECURE ACTIVE allows …

Snickers Workwear has launched a range of lightweight shirts, shorts and trousers for Summer 2020. The new range also includes brand new LITEWork Trousers and Shorts, plus a special offer ‘Two-pack’ 100% Cotton T-shirts, which come in three different easy-care colour and design options. There are also new Hoodies, Sweatshirts …