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 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 …

Tradeaze founder Jack Hopkins talks to Fiona Russell Horne about how he scaled up from delivery by bike to raising £3m and scaling 3,000 drivers. From bike courier to national platform, Jack Hopkins is aiming to reshape how builders’ merchants approach their delivery options. Tradeaze, the on-demand delivery platform for …

Safely controlling and overseeing access to depots can be uniquely challenging, particularly at sites with complex layouts and those that provide access to both vehicles and pedestrians.   Without well-defined and understood rules regarding safe movement, operators run the risk of accidents, confusion and blockages harming people and impacting operational …

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Sarah Bolton, CEO of the Lighthouse Charity, shared her insight into the challenges of the construction industry, and how we can all contribute to a positive mental health culture. The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 free and confidential holistic emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to …