West Fraser has been recognised by the Builders’ Merchant Federation for their excellent relationship with the builders’ merchant community. The Builders’ Merchant Federation has compiled a list of Top 100 Supplier Influencers in the merchant sector which is based on involvement, presence and commitment to the industry. West Fraser has …

PJH has announced it is adding 75 sustainable vehicles to their national transport fleet, with a new modern livery. The vehicles range in size from 3.5 ton vans to 44 ton articulated trucks, that are extremely low emission Euro 6 models. The new fleet also forms of PJH’s commitment to …

Jewson Partnership Solutions completes its seventh community project with YouthBuild they also teach construction skills to marginalised to disadvantaged young adults and help them find employment. The current crop of YouthBuild students will graduate on June 23 and will join 120 previous graduates that JPS has supported on the programme. …

Civils Store have announced they will now stock StormTech just as Schedule 3 of the Flood & Water Management Act 2010 comes into place. Schedule 3 of the Act requires developers to use Sustainable Drainage Systems and is expected to be implemented next year, the importance of effective stormwater storage …

National builders merchant Jewson marks its 20 year partnership with JCB, with a visit to the construction equipment manufacturer’s headquarters in Staffordshire on June 21 2023. Jewson has stocked JCB tools, machines and equipment, with a huge range of products on a buy and hire basis available to its customers. …

Burdens surveyed 130 customers about the big problems facing the construction industry. The biggest concern from the survey is the “price uncertainty” with 33.8% of participants saying they struggle with this. Another challenge facing construction firms is “stock and availability”, with 21.1% of participants saying this is a problem following …

Mannok has won the Operational Excellence in Manufacturing at this year’s Operational Excellence Awards, in Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin. The company put their success down to the launch of its Mannok Leading Excellence Programme in January 2022 and has rolled out four core pillars of Lean, Sustainability, Skills and Development. …

British Woodworking Federation reveals timber windows and doors are viewed positively by homeowners but the misunderstanding over their performance persists. The survey had 1,500 participants and 32% said the aesthetic appeal is important, 31% agreed that lifespan is important and 24% said security features are important. Helen Hewitt, CEO at …

SAM announces £7 million investment program to commit to help the growth of its merchant customers. The UK’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior MDF mouldings, SAM, claims the investment has enabled it to develop in five core areas: A new prime finish product to ensure the profiles have a …

Worcester Bosch is launching a new #LikeABosch campaign which is an environmental scheme aimed at consumers who want to reduce their CO2 emissions. There are solutions for all household types from the Air to Water Heat Pump which use approximately 75% air sourced energy and is suitable for most house …