The little people must be sacred to the big ones, and it is from the rights of the weak that the duty of the strong is comprised. People of my generation spent much of our youth being told that too much TV would addle our brains, give us square eyes …

 In times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another, as if we were one tribe. As we creep ever closer to the edge of the year, there are still so many issues that we thought might …

What would you do, if I sang out of tune Would you stand up and walk out on me Twas the weeks before Christmas, when all through the office, not a creature was stirring, apart from the frantic scurrying of everyone trying to hit a deadline before the customers/suppliers ‘break-up’, …

Money talks, but it don’t sing and dance, and it don’t walk, We are due to have a UK general election sometime in the next 12 months. We know that, it’s the rule that we can’t go for longer than five years without the Westminster circus coming to town again. …

Primethorpe Paving’s Strategic Pivot During the UK’s Cost of Living Crisis In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, where the cost of living crisis has become a prevalent challenge in the UK, businesses across various sectors are compelled to adapt and innovate. Primethorpe Paving, a name synonymous with high-quality paving solutions, …

Because the night, belongs to lovers Because the night, belongs to us I’m going to go a bit off-piste here, so bear with me. We’ve been talking a lot in the last few months about the need to improve diversity in the sector, and bring in more women, more people …

Ben Chandler, finance director of Chandler Material Suppliers, has been appointed as Regional Chairman for the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) Anglia Region. His appointment comes as Hugh Guntrip of Huws Gray steps down from the role after a five year term. Chandler Material Supplies is a family run, local and independent …

Independent, family-owned builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has continued to boost its environmental sustainability strategy, with a £7m investment in a new fleet of vehicles. The company  has purchased a total of 21 DAF trucks from Motus Commercials. All have been designed to lower emissions and comply with the Government’s …

Managing Director Builders Merchants Buying Group The National Buying Group LLP (NBG) is an independent, progressive and fast-growing group of privately owned builders’ merchants based throughout the United Kingdom.  NBG enables our 80+ Partners to achieve the best possible buying terms from suppliers by consolidating our purchases and providing a …

Money talks, but it don’t sing and dance, and it don’t walk, Where do we stand on today’s Autumn Statement, boys and girls? Is it a resounding yes, a hell-no, or a meh? Bit of all three I suppose. There’s a general Election hovering just over the horizon, which has …