The BMF has launched its second Regional Centre of Excellence in the Anglia region last week at ACO - a superb facility in Shefford.

The Tiverton branch of RGB Building Supplies raised over £1,200 during a fundraising week held in memory of much-loved former colleague Fred Tarr, who sadly passed away last year.

Vokèra is rewarding its loyal Affinity Members by introducing a new promotion to celebrate the launch of evolve, a full range of high performing combi and system boilers. The new scheme will reward Affinity registered installers for purchasing and installing evolve boilers and will run from 1^st September to 31^st December 2017.

From 1^st October 2017, all Managed Learning Programs (MLP) undertaken by new entrants into the gas industry will change.

Preston based Sika Liquid Plastics – a leading manufacturer of high performance liquid roofing membrane technology - has strengthened its team following the appointment of Gavin White as Product Manager.

Philmac, the leading manufacturer of specialist pipe, fittings and valves, has invested more than £10,000 in its workforce and brand identity to ensure it can continue to grow and strengthen its market-leading position.

Altecnic, the UK's leading provider of high-quality plumbing and HVAC components, has strengthened its specification team with the appointment of Simon Carpenter as its new Specification Manager in the South East.

Independent mixed merchant MKM Building Supplies has opened its 49th branch.

An unexpected sump in construction growth was reported by the latest Markit/CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey which fell to 51.1 from 51.9 in July, closer to the 50 mark that indicates stagnation.

TV’s Lewis the Dulux Dog has made a guest appearance at MKM’s branch in Anlaby, Hull.