Pavestone UK, the manufacturer of landscaping materials, and structural building products for the housebuilding sector, has appointed Alex McLeod as the group’s new chief executive officer. He will report to the shareholders through outgoing CEO, Jon Layton, who continues as executive board lead director, helping to shape long-term strategy. As …

Toolstation has announced an update to its existing loyalty programme, Toolstation Club, which will see more benefits announced to support its members. On October 1st, Toolstation introduced an additional tier to its loyalty programme, the Toolstation Trade Club, designed to reward its most valuable customers with enhanced offers, aiming to …

Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten have appointed Anica Beet as special projects manager, a newly created role designed to support the companies’ continued growth plans. Working across both businesses, Beet will bring her experience and insight to support marketing and sales initiatives. Group managing director, Darren Allison, says: “Anica is …

Wolseley Group has partnered with Haier HVAC Solutions, a global leader in smart energy and connected home innovation. The partnership builds on Wolseley Group’s growing investment in the renewables market, expanding Wolseley’s renewables range and improving access to low-carbon technologies for UK installers. From October, Haier’s range of renewable products …

Coventry-based Lawton Tubes, the copper tube and fittings supplier, is donating more than £1,000 of copper tube towards a project by installer charity Warriors of Warmth. Warriors of Warmth are a team of installers that work around the country providing free plumbing and heating, on a wide mix of projects, …

Plasterboard manufacturer Siniat will be sponsoring a Building Safety Panel during the the Building the Future Conference, focusing on the impact of new regulations brought in to improve safety and accountability throughout the construction industry. The panel is part of a CPD event that aims to deliver insights to help …

Huws Gray , the builders’ merchant group, has implemented the ControlUp ONE platform to optimize its IT infrastructure across 335 branches and more than 4,000 endpoints.   Huws Gray Group has deployed the ControlUp ONE platform across its VDI environments and Windows 11 laptops and desktops used by on-site employees, remote …

Frontline Bathrooms has expanded its Aqua Range with the launch of the Ophelia, a freestanding bath that combines sculptural elegance with comfort for modern bathroom design. Available in a choice of Timeless White or Dramatic Black, Ophelia is designed for a variety of bathroom schemes from contemporary urban spaces to …

Travis Perkins Managed Services, the materials supplier to social housing providers, has opened a new hub to help housing association Salix Homes deliver its repairs service. The depot in Weaste, Salford, will support Salix Homes’ repairs and maintenance teams with parts, materials, training facilities, and on-site recycling areas to help …

Brett Landscaping & Building Products has launched a new range of concrete facing bricks. The new Stonehurst range has been manufactured with high compressive strength, low porosity and weather resistance to provide a durable façade. Suitable for the outer walls of buildings, the bricks are sized at 215mm in length, …