The Kilmarnock branch of leading building materials merchant, PDM has donated a defibrillator to Mauchline Football Club as part of East Ayrshire’s Community Defibrillator Initiative. The initiative is intended to support community groups, clubs and other organisations that could benefit from a defibrillator but are unable to afford one alone. …

Huws Gray Group published its inaugural annual sustainability report. The report looks forward to future ambitions, including targets and areas of focus for the Group and gives a transparent overview of the Group’s 2023 performance in the areas of environment, social and governance. Daksh Gupta, Group CEO Huws Gray Group, …

Leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has launched its Big Community Makeover campaign, offering good causes across the capital the opportunity to scoop paint and DIY products to overhaul their premises. One lucky winner will receive £5,000 to spend at Leyland, while two runners-up will bag £2,500 each. Nominations are …

MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has announced its ‘Dug the Digger’ competition, coinciding with the upcoming addition of the 100th machine to its Tool Hire fleet this October. To mark this significant milestone, MKM is offering customers the chance to win a JCB 16C-1 Canopy Mini Excavator, affectionately named “Dug the …

BSW Group’s Community Support Committee has supported 49 worthy causes across the UK since between March and June this year. Part of the Group’s ongoing ESG programme, the committee aims to more effectively meet the needs of communities across the UK. Gavin McLaughlin, head of ESG at BSW Group, said: …

The BMF (Builders Merchant Federation) has revealed its two charity partners for 2025; the trade body will be raising money for Variety, the Children’s Charity and The Educational Frontier Trust (TEFT). Variety works to improve the lives of children and young people throughout the UK who are sick, disabled or …

Selco Builders Warehouse has started providing training for its near 3,000-strong workforce as part of the “Better Banter” programme. The initiative has been provided as part of a joint partnership between Halborns Law and the Builders Merchant Federation. Sally Kerr, HR director for Selco Builders Warehouse, said: “We have strong, …

As the Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) marks its first year of activity across the industry, Coalition chair Angela Rushforth is calling for more construction leaders to add their voice to the cause, with momentum building behind the growing movement. To mark National Inclusion Week and its theme of “Impact Matters”, …

The Pallet LOOP, which is part of BSW Group, has appointed a merchant account manager. Rob Devonshire joins the business to help onboard merchant branches to The Pallet LOOP and ensure they are making the most of the circular economy scheme, which is helping to reduce pallet waste and provides …

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Gosport has donated £1,136 to Sophie’s Legacy, a local charity set up in memory of Sophie Fairall, who tragically passed away from cancer in 2021 at the age of 10. The money was raised through a series of depot fundraising activities, including a ‘guess …