Much benevolence of the passive order, may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain on oneself I’m currently sifting through my reams of notes from the NMBS Conference in order that our report in the July issue gives a proper flavour of what was said, by whom to those …

Two industry associations are to merge and pool their collective voice as one trade organisation. The merger of the Brick Development Association and Ceramics UK will align the ceramics industry as one unified trade organisation with the aim of having a stronger voice when lobbying Government with industry concerns alongside …

Kate Tinsley, CEO of builders merchant group MKM, has been awarded an OBE in the HM The King’s Birthday 2024 Honours list, which was published by the Cabinet Office on Friday (June 14). The award cites her outstanding services to the construction sector and her commitment to promoting diversity within …

Off-mains and wastewater treatment solutions Marsh Industries, has launched the innovative SUMP2DRAIN Pump Stations for effective surface water and foul water  management applications. Engineered to provide a reliable and convenient solution when gravity drainage is not feasible on-site, the SUMP2DRAIN range will handle both surface and foul water applications efficiently. …

This summer customers who buy a Cistermiser Combimate (available in 15mm or 22mm sizes) from any merchant will be eligible to enter an exciting prize draw. From June 28th to August 30th, 2024, merchants have the opportunity to drive sales and offer their customers a product that not only solves …

Builders merchant Travis Perkins is moving its Lee Green branch from Burnt Ash Works to Burnt Ash Hill, just 0.2 miles away. The new branch opens on July 2, and will provide a new, bigger and purpose-built destination, with a larger product range. The existing team will expand by four, …

Wolseley Group has bought R.E.S – Renewable Equipment Solutions to allow it to expand its renewables offering.  R.E.S is an MCS-accredited renewable equipment specialist, supplying a complete range of renewable and energy-efficient technologies for homes and businesses across the UK, offering a standalone or fully integrated renewables package.  Simon Gray, …

Chandlers Building Supplies, in collaboration with sister brands Parker Building Supplies and Fairalls Builders Merchants, raised in excess of £1,200 for charity, at a football tournament earlier this month. The charity five-a-side football tournament, raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust, kicked-off at Tonbridge Angels FC with over 60 participants. Teams …

The Office of National Statistics has reported that construction output fell sharply in April, the third month in a row it has done so. It’s likely that the heavy rain experienced in the last 16 weeks has been partly to blame, although new work also fell by 2.8%. Seven out …

Martin Mongan, CEO of Bristan Group, is to retire from his role at the end of the year. He will be replaced by Jen Cassidy, currently chief operating officer, who will be working closely with Mongan over the next nine months to transition into the role. Cassidy joined Bristan in …