Plumbers merchant UK Plumbing Supplies has bought the Enfield branch of North London-based 140-year old building and plumbing merchant Fayers Plumbing & Building Supplies after the latter entered administration. The joint administrators of Fayers are Sarah Cook and Andy John of FRP Advisory Trading Limited. The  plumbing, heating, sanitaryware, and …

Plasterboard manufacturer  Knauf UK & Ireland has set up a new partnership with Reconomy Connect to enhance its plasterboard take-back service and manage plasterboard waste. Plasterboard is highly recyclable, with both its gypsum core and paper layers capable of being reprocessed. Despite this, plasterboard waste on construction sites often exceeds …

It’s back! The Pavestone Rally 2027 has officially launched, and is open for entry. Arguably, the building materials industry’s most fun fundraising event, the Pavestone Rally 2027  takes place from 8th – 13th September 2027. It starts in Paris and ends in Ljubljana, Slovenia, via Geneva, Locarno and Bolzano. The …

Lords Group Trading has signed a contract with the Sustainable Energy Consortium to source renewable energy as part of its drive towards net zero. The new contract will significantly reduce its Scope 2 market-based emissions to close to zero on its premises by purchasing renewable electricity backed by recognised energy …

If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. Excuse my French, but I bloody love this industry. There’s just something about what goes on here, about the people, the products, the processes that seems to float my proverbial boat. …

More than 100 golfers took to the fairways of the iconic Brabazon Course in Sutton Coldfield, for the Maddie Rose Golf Day for a day of competition, networking and fundraising in support of the Maddie Rose Foundation. The 110 golfers embraced the event’s signature yellow theme, sporting a variety of …

The building materials sector has committed to developing future talent with the launch of the Maddie Rose Foundation, the industry-led charity designed to support young people seeking rewarding careers across merchanting and manufacturing. Officially unveiled during the Maddie Rose Yellow Tie Dinner on 28th May, the Foundation represents the next …

A new branch of builders merchant Travis Perkins has opened in Glasgow, the merchant’s fourth in the Scottish city. The branch on Helen Street, contains a Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery showroom as well as a Travis Perkins Hire, was opened by former Scotland international footballer and Soccer Saturday broadcaster Alan …

Builders merchants trade organisation the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the venue of its 2027 All Industry Conference –  in Marrakesh, Morocco. Taking place from June 10 to 13 2027, the conference will be held at the Savoy Le Grand Hotel, and be headline sponsored by Marshalls. The host …

The NMBS 2026 Conference opened in Spain today (June 12) with the message to independent merchants that navigating today’s challenging market requires leadership, resilience and a willingness to push beyond traditional expectations. It was hosted by TV preseter and podcast host Jake Humphrey, who introduced NMBS CEO Kevin Williams, to …