Took my Chevvy to the levy, but the levy was dry Use it or lose it. That seems to be the idea behind the Apprenticeship levy at the moment. Or, more accurately I suppose, use it or someone else will. The Levy is, a tax to all intents and purposes, …

Essex builders merchant Epic Centre Supply has become the latest member of the h&b Development Group, as part of its focus on achieving enhanced growth and diversification. The h&b Development Group offers a unique opportunity for smaller merchants to progress towards full group membership, providing access to beneficial deals and …

One of the UK’s best know construction names has rebranded from the beginning of this year. Artex, part of the Saint Gobain group, distributor of a range of well-known brands including Artex, Gyproc, Thistle and Weber, is now Okarno. The Okarno brand better reflects what the company does as an …

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 …