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WorldGBC launches World Green Building Week ahead of COP28

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The Building The Transition campaign is calling on the global building and construction sector to accelerate the transition to secure an energy efficient, regenerative and just future for all – it has been created by the World Green Building Council. Now in its 15th year, the week-long event will show …

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EPD Insulation Group appointed its first full board of directors

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EPD Insulation Group has announced the appointment of its first full board of directors. The senior management has had a change as CEO Steve Boon and managing director, Tony Brown, gather the core skill-sets needed and establish a board of Directors that can take the business forward. Boon commented: “As …

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Federation of Master Builders say “builders could be overwhelmed” following RAAC crisis

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The Federation of Master Builders has explained how Builders could be overwhelmed with repair work to schools, hospitals, theatres, and other unsafe public buildings due to failing RAAC panels. The government revealed 156 schools contained reinforced autoclave aerated concrete, RAAC, of which 104 required urgent action with 52 already repaired. …

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Selco charity golf day raises £11,000 for Cancer Research

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Selco Builders Warehouse’s Swansea branch has announced it has raised £11,000 for Cancer Research UK, in a charity golf day. Jason Delaney, deputy branch manager at Selco Swansea on Upper Forest Way organised the event, it saw 80 players attend – all with the aim of raising money for charity. …

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Carvers Building Supplies appoints Jack Carver to the Board of Directors

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Carvers Building Supplies has announced the appointment of Jack Carver to its board of directors, following his father and grandfather into the position. Jack Carver has worked for the Company for over four years, working his way through many departments, before heading up the Latvian Timber Imports sales department. Henry …

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Russell Roof Tiles completes £1 million manufacturing upgrade

Russell Roof Tiles completes 1million manufacturing upgrade to its Lochmaben site

Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade, the investment is to improve the efficiency of the facility. The investment follows a £2 million utility plant investment at the site last year, which involved the firm’s first robotic packer helping to increase production …

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Jewson reports growing demand for porcelain following social media trend

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Jewson has reported a growing demand for porcelain paving with some products selling 20% more in January-June this year compared to last year, correlating with the building material ranking as the fifth most popular garden material featured on Instagram in June. Jewson has seen a higher interest in larger sized porcelain, …

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Tradekart has partnered with Lawsons and City Plumbing

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Tradekart has announced it is partnering up with Lawsons and City Plumbing to provide efficiency and convince to tradespeople. The collaborations mark a significant step forward for both Lawsons and City Plumbing, offering professionals convenience and efficiency through the power of technology – tradespeople can access their ranges through the …

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Duftons Plumbing and Heating Supplies opens branch in Barnsley

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Duftons Plumbing and Heating Supplies has announced it is expanding its operation and has its opened 11th UK branch in Barnsley, Yorkshire. The New Duftons branch is based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and has created four new jobs in the local area – to celebrate the opening, Duftons invited The …

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Samac Fixings announces new Southwest Regional Sales Manager

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Samac Fixings announced the appointment of Andrew Paske as its southwest regional sales manager, he joins with years of experience and knowledge of the fixings and fastener industry in the UK. Paske’s journey in the fasteners and fixings industry began as a warehouse employee at the prepacked division of McArthur …

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