Turnbull & Co, the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire independent builders’ and plumbers’ merchants secured help from HSBC UK to manage supplier payments and wider business liquidity during the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding from HSBC UK has not only supported the business, which is 125 years old this year,  in continuing to …

The greatest of all sins is stupidity. In 1945, when the people of Britain were released from six years of life under the restrictions of the Second World war, they held parties in the street. They hung bunting from their houses, they hugged their friends, their families and even complete …

h&b, the independent merchants’ buying group, has welcomed its latest member, Rugby-based Melbros Building Supplies who joined the h&b group on Monday (June 1). Melbros is a “proudly independent” mixed builders merchant, established in 1985 after evolving from first a small contractor, through a small hardware store. It serves local …

Brick manufacterers Ibstock and Forterra are to lose 600 jobs as a result of lower forecast demand following the Covid-19 pandemic. With despatches around half what they were this time last year both businesses said selective sites may close and the size and structure of support functions will change. Forterra …

Knightsbridge, the wiring devices, accessories and lighting supplier, is adding a modern slant to traditional fan isolator switches with the launch of its fan isolator switch grid modules. The 10A rated, triple-pole modules occupy a single grid position and are suitable for use across several Knightsbridge grid faceplates including Screwless, …

Independent south west builders merchant Bradfords has won a four-year contract with Sanctuary Housing Group to supply plumbing and building materials in the South West. Sanctuary Housing Group manages more than 11,500 households across 12 counties in the South West and is committed to providing quality homes and services that …

9Plans for a post-Covid-19 revival of the UK construction sector have been published by the Construction Leadership Council’s Covid-19 Task Force. The proposals include recommendations to: Get industry back to work wherever it is safe to do so Maximise employment and retain key skills Ensure a pipeline of future workload for …

Perfection, from Hamilton, is designed for professionals, offering superb paint pick up and coverage, low splatter,and an excellent finish whatever the application. Perfection roller sleeves (short, medium, long and extra long pile) are manufactured using a thermobonding process which prevents unwinding even when soaked in water or solvents. Additionally, the …

The SILGRANIT® range of sinks from BLANCO has a granite surface that means it can be kept clean without hours of scrubbing with harmful cleaning products. With SILGRANIT®, often just running the tap will be enough to clean the sink. For anything more stubborn and marks that have already dried, …

An £11.27bn investment in construction and a series of strategic decisions around new home building can kick start the UK’s economic recovery and deliver a £33bn return for the Government, according to experts at Birmingham City University. The Build Back Better: Covid-19 Economy Recovery Plan features a blueprint for a …