Jewson has partnered with CT1, Heidelberg Materials, SAM Mouldings, and VELUX to launch its Trade Cup competition. The competition offers tradespeople the chance to win a share of over £100,000 worth of prizes when they spend in branches around the UK. Customers that spend £100 ex VAT or more on …

Brick manufacturer Vandersanden has announced the appointments of Camille Bailey, Alex Hernandez and Kim Martin to its growing UK team. The move forms part of Vandersanden’s wider efforts to work more closely with the architects and specifiers shaping Britain’s facades. Camille Bailey and Kim Martin join as specification manager. the …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%, citing geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions as reasons for the change. The BMF Industry Forecast Summer 2026 outlines a range of factors contributing to a more cautious outlook for the …

STARK Building Materials UK is backing The Regional Building Foundation (RBF), which launched on June 8, describing the new initiative as “game-changing”. The Foundation, created by The Kings Foundation and the University of the Built Environment following a government backed Knowledge Transfer Partnership, is set up to build a new …

Selco Builders Warehouse has launched its ‘Pick-Me-Up’ pack giveaway, for fans of late-night football during the 2026 World Cup. In a nod to England’s famous 1966 victory, customers who spend £196.60 or more in a single in-store transaction, between June 11 and 27, will receive a complimentary promotional pack. The …

Kitchen supplier, Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Travis Perkins launched its dedicated kitchen offering with the opening of its first Benchmarx showroom in Croydon, South London in 2006. In the two decades since, the kitchen supplier has gone through a huge expansion, with an extensive 134-branch …

Jewson Major Build Solutions (MBS) has appointed Stuart Hayler as general manager of its Durham Hub. In his new role, Hayler will be responsible for leading the team and managing all operations from the Hub. Jewson MBS, Part of the STARK group, provides tailored product and service support for large-scale …

Construction materials distributor BRCK Group, has announced that non executive chairman, John Richards, will step down following the conclusion of the 2027 Annual General Meeting, after nine years in the position. Having led BRCK through its admission to trading on AIM in August 2019, the Group has grown under Richards, …

Hardware brand ERA has appointed Dan Knight as certification manager for Quanex Hardware Solutions . In his new role, Knight will play a key role in advancing ERA’s independent Test Laboratory in the West Midlands. His appointment follows Quanex’s purchase of the Tyman group in August 2024, which includes the brands …

Ariel Plastics has launched a new 20-page Overview Guide to showcase the company’s products, services and support. The brochure is organised into key product areas: Roof Ventilation & Drainage, Roofline, various types of Roofing Sheets, Flat Glazing, Rooflights and Hygienic Cladding, making it easy to view the full Ariel Plastics …