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Green Doors founder Joseph Holman has received the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, accepting the honour while standing in a skip. The Luton entrepreneur who built a £2 million business from discarded doors was presented with the King’s Award by the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Mrs Susan Lousada …

Builders’ merchant Lawsons has digitised its cash handling operations through a partnership with Retail365. Following the rollout of Retail365’s Smart Safe and Embedded Banking solution to eight branches, with rollout to a further nine planned for 2026, Lawsons now benefits from same-day credit on cash deposits, automated reconciliation and real-time …

Product manufacturer Wrekin Products has achieved Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) assessed status for its ductile iron range. The CCPI is an industry-led initiative developed to raise the standard of product information across the construction industry. Achieving assessed status means Wrekin’s ductile iron product information has been independently assessed against …

A new survey of UK tradespeople has revealed the significant impact that rusted, seized and poorly maintained components are having on productivity across the construction and trade sectors, with nearly 6 in 10 (57%) encountering these issues at least weekly. The research, commissioned by WD-40®, shows that over half of …

The deadline to enter the 2026 BMJ Industry Awards is closing this Friday. To be in with a chance of winning one of the most sought-after awards this September, go to www.bmjindustryawards/enter and nominate your choices now. It’s the easiest thig to do; there are no lengthy submissions statements required, …

Construction charity Band of Builders has completed its 50th project, on its 10th anniversary, in partnership with trade kitchen supplier Howdens. More than 30 volunteer tradespeople from Band of Builders (BoB) helped renovate the home of Ipswich builder James House and his family. House had built the exterior shell of the two-storey …

 After 67 years of service, working for four generations of the same family, Barry Loughran has retired from A. Perry Ltd at the age of 82, having joined as a factory apprentice in 1959. Loughran rose to become a factory supervisor, a role he held for many years. At 65 …

A major new charity initiative for the construction industry, Race for Change, has officially opened for entries. Focused on the twin themes of inclusivity and global water scarcity, the event will see 20 teams compete in a unique four-day race across Europe in June 2026,  all in support of vital …

Construction activity is likely to contract 2.5% in 2026, according to the Construction Products Association. Unsurprisingly, much of this is down to the current conflict in the Middle East and its potential impacts on the UK economy and construction industry. The CPA’s latest set of forecasts, released this morning (May …

Builders merchants Collier & Catchpole has launched Collier Hire, a tool hire service built for the trade & DIY. As part of this new service, the merchant has expanded its team with two new team members; hire manager Ben Moor and tool fitter Mike Reid. The new service includes ground …