Illbruck UK has announced the launch of its “game changing” building façade protection range, it includes six fire rated membranes. The range is compliant with the latest building regulations, compatible with one another and fully tested to offer assurance to the market. It ensures that buildings across the UK are …

TorlanComm LED battens from Knightsbridge answers the need for a non-corrosive, energy efficient and high-performance lighting in variety of applications from residential to industrial or agricultural. The battens are ideal for commercial applications, it comes in two versions: CCT adjustable and Digital Addressable Lightning interface (DALI) CCT. Its wattages vary …

Michael Gove has unveiled his plans to reform housing and planning; the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) CEO, John Newcomb, was in attendance to listen to the Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities at the RIBA head office in London. In his speech Gove said he was “confident” …

Speakers at the COP28 conference shared the statistic that the buildings and construction sector accounts for 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Dedicated to reducing this amount, over two dozen countries have formed The Buildings Breakthrough, a partnership which is committed to the vision that resilient buildings with near zero …

Crown Paints has dialled up its commitment to making a positive difference to people and the planet, with the launch of an ambitious environmental and social strategy, Project Possible. Project Possible focuses on five key areas around sustainability, charity, community, education and people & culture, with a series of sustainability and people focused …

Crystal-Direct has rejoined the Builders Merchants Federation and is looking forward to working with the Federation and supporting merchant members in 2024. The Crystal brand is well known in the merchant sector, having manufactured PVCu windows and doors at its Hertfordshire base for 30 years. Its A+ rated products are …

Selco Builders Warehouse has donated thousands of pounds worth of its materials to college students carrying out trade and construction courses around the country. Students have also been invited into its branches to learn more about how a builders merchant operates and the relationship it has with tradespeople. Enda Mulloy, …

Generous colleagues at leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland SDM has helped spread some Christmas goodwill by donating food and clothes to homeless people in London. Leyland SDM donated over £1,200 to the charity ProjectGiving, which distributes food and essentials to some of London’s most needy. Kanchan Patel, who is …

Heat pump expert, Paul Spence, has been appointed as technical manager for Heatly, the new app and supporting software which is currently in development. Spence is an advocate of making sure heat pumps are specified and installed correctly. He supports heat pump owners and installers through his Facebook group, Heat …

A construction charity has seen a 105.5% increase in messages to its text helpline after the launch of an initiative to take the mental health message to construction sites and estates teams across the UK. Hays, the construction recruitment specialist, joined forces with the charity Band of Builders (BoB) in …