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Intatec CEO Stuart Gizzi has been making the case for some time that hybrids should qualify for heat pump grants. With the Boiler Upgrade Scheme changing again this year, is the Government warming to his point of view? The Government has spent much of this year widening the Boiler Upgrade …

Claire Rotherham, founder, Out-Do Marketing As the building materials sector continues to navigate rising costs, changing customer expectations and increasing competition, one thing has become clear: businesses that continue to invest strategically are the ones outperforming the market. It’s a philosophy that sits at the heart of Out-Do Marketing, the …

Malleable iron fittings are a type of durable threaded pipe connector designed for the high-pressure transportation of water, gas, oil, steam and air. Malleable iron pipe fittings are used in a wide variety of applications including plumbing, heating and gas installation, HVAC technology, fire suppression systems and industrial and mechanical …

 Suzannah Adey, External Affairs and ESG Lead at Mira Showers  We are in the midst of a water crisis, with the UK facing water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055. The pressure on such a crucial resource is a well-known challenge faced by the construction industry, with water …

Daksh Gupta, CEO Huws Gray Apprenticeships are something of a bugbear of mine at the moment. Whenever I talk to business leaders, whether they’re in construction, automotive, leasing, finance or technology, I hear the same frustration. The Apprenticeship Levy was introduced with good intentions, but for many businesses it has …

Dani Hodges, Chief Commercial Officer, HSS ProService Marketplace When market conditions tighten, businesses naturally look for ways to reduce costs. Across the construction supply chain, marketing budgets are often among the first areas to come under scrutiny. Unlike fleet, stock or labour costs, marketing can sometimes appear disconnected from day-to-day …

The story of the first-ever Combilift C-Series, still in operation after 28 years at J.G. Kelly Supplies in Monaghan, Ireland, demonstrates the lasting value of choosing the right tool for the job. As National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of safe material handling practices, the story of the first-ever Combilift …

Al Ward, VP of commerce at Brave Bison, explains why digital change should strengthen merchant operations, not sideline them. Digital change in builders’ merchants has often been framed in a way that makes people defensive before the work has even begun. It gets talked about as though a better website, …

Choosing the best material for a shed base doesn’t need to be complicated. Homeowners only need to consider details such as the size and weight of the shed, its intended use, and the ground conditions. Each material is best suited to different types of shed, so read on to learn …

Logistics and warehouse operators face mounting pressure to integrate electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleets, driven by tightening emissions standards and customer expectations for sustainable supply chains. Delays in adopting robust EV charging infrastructure could significantly impact operational flexibility and long-term competitiveness. Understanding the cost, operational, and reputational risks of …