Cromar’s latest new product Hydrosil is the ultimate high performance premium roof coating. Silicone based, it has been specifically formulated to deliver direct bond adhesion over most common roof substrates and membranes, covering over one and a half times that of a standard PU coating giving great money saving benefits. …

For the fourth month in a row, the UK construction sector has declined, according to the key findings of the latest IHS MARKIT / CIPS UK CONSTRUCTION PMI® report. Commercial work was again the worst performing area of activity in August, with survey respondents citing delayed decision-making among clients in …

Success is relative. It is what we make of the mess we have made of things. There’s a school of thought that recessions come in ten-year cycles. Which, even with my Grade B O Level maths, I reckon makes us a year late in starting this next one. New orders …

ProtecWork is a new collection of advanced protective working clothes and accessories from Snickers Workwear, developed through close consultation with users and employers in the railway and energy sectors around Europe. Market-leading risk-protection properties of the clothing are integral components of the extensive range of Base-, Mid- and Top-Layer garments …

Imperial Bricks has introduced a new range of Pre-War Common bricks. Dual-faced’, with one ‘clean’ face/header, and one weathered, the bricks allows builders to use either face, whether matching up to existing brickwork or creating a blend of finishes. It means merchants only need to stock one style to offer …

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS is holding its first-ever Women in Industry Conference. The invitation-only Conference will feature speakers including professional footballer Jill Scott and NMBS’ own finance director Julie Langford, who will be speaking alongside keynote speaker Mandy Hickson, and Sally Beavan, a managing director within the Corporate …

Lovers and madmen have such seething brains, Such shaping fantasies, that apprehend More than cool reason ever comprehends. Wow. I am really confused now. Three years ago, the EU referendum was ‘won’ by the side which wanted the UK to take back control of our own legislation after decades of …

Independent merchant Sturminster Newton Building Supplies has joined the IBC Buying Group. The Dorset family-run merchant, owned by Kevin and Marina Snook, moved into their modern, purpose-built premises in Sturminster Newton four years ago. As well as mixed building supplies, they offer a wide range of timber, carpentry, landscaping, and …

Shower company GROHE is teaming up with endurance event series Tough Mudder for the rest of the year as its official shower partner. Tough Mudder features mud runs and obstacles, with teamwork, fun and personal achievement at its core. Throughout the partnership, GROHE will reach the full extent of the …

Comedian, actor and TV personality Bobby Davro, will host a charity auction at the Builders Merchants Federation Awards Dinner, part of the BMF’s annual members’ conference, on 19 September. Davro hosted popular Saturday night shows on both ITV and BBC in the 1980s and 1990s, including Bobby Davro on the …