Building materials producer Siniat is to formally take design responsibility for the system information and standard details it issues, marking a significant shift in accountability for construction risk and specification. Research by Siniat found that 65% of contractors say that the cascading of risk and liability is placing them under …
Read More »BMJ Industry Awards 2025 : VOTING OPEN NOW!!!
The 2025 BMJ Industry Awards are now open for voting at www.bmjindustryawards.co.uk/vote. The people and companies listed below have been nominated for inclusion by their peers, colleagues, customers and even competitors. The finalists list will be published Once you have cast your vote for your favourites in as many categories …
Read More »Spectre goes into the black
Spectre, the multi-purpose screws brand from fastener and fixings supplier ForgeFix, has a new range in a black finish. Designed for use in varied and often challenging environments, the new Spectre Black MPS range benefits from numerous product upgrades including: anti corrosion coating reamer to prevent jacking (50mm and above) …
Read More »Wilo unveils new circulation pump
Wilo’s new Yonos PICO-Z secondary hot water circulation stainless-steel pump has been designed as a modern and energy efficient alternative to bronze pumps, such as Wilo’s SB30, which will be discontinued from August 2025. The Yonos PICO-Z range offers 42 flow rate settings, with an LED display to show the exact rate chosen. …
Read More »Arctic Hayes launches New Dirty Grippers Nitrile Gloves
Arctic Hayes has a brand new and practical, high-performance Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) range, designed specifically for the trade. The Dirty Grippers Nitrile Gloves is a practical range of professional-grade cleaning products, combining excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions with high tear resistance and a snug fit. Whether …
Read More »Baxi speeds up installations
The new Baxi ASHP Pre-plumbed Cylinder is designed specifically to work with Baxi ASHPs, to provide optimal heating and hot water performance while helping homeowners save energy. Much of the pipework and fittings are already in place, and the cylinder comes pre-wired, further simplifying and reducing time needed on electrical …
Read More »Major, Minor
And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything. One of the standard questions that BMJ asks when we visit merchants for one of our profile feature, is about the make-up of their customer base. …
Read More »Shurtape launches T-Rex Waterproofing and Repair Tape
Shurtape UK is adding to its portfolio of extra strong DIY and professional repair tapes, with the launch of T-Rex Waterproofing and Repair Tape. Combining extra strength with mouldable stretch, the new tape instantly seals out water, air and moisture. Thin (10ml), and easy to conform, it can be stretched …
Read More »Etex extends logistics offer with XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, the logistics solutions provider, has extended its partnership with building materials manufacturer Etex. The companies have been working together on transport operations since early 2019, across the three sites operated by Etex Building Performance in the UK—Portbury in Bristol, Ferrybridge in Knottingley, and Grangemouth in Falkirk. In the …
Read More »Carl takes on no-car Pavestone Rally challenge
Carl Knowles from Pavestone Marketing, is fundraising for the charities supported by the Pavestone Rally by cycling from Bromsgrove to Barmouth in one day this June (6 June). Raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, Variety, Crash, Rainy Day Trust and Lighthouse Charity, Knowles will cycle 110 miles and endure …
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