The Builders Merchants Federation has begun the launch process for a long-term sector awareness communications programme to raise the public’s knowledge and understanding of the building materials industry, positioning it as a vital, varied, vibrant sector with a wide range of career opportunities. With the strapline “Materially Different” and messaging encouraging people …
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The Building Safety Act will bring about changes to culture on a scale never seen before, according to the CEO of Local Authority Building Control (LABC) in England and Wales. Lorna Stimpson, CEO of LABC) told a podcast hosted by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) that the Act addressed …
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Chair of the Board of Travis Perkins PLC, Jasmine Whitbread, has announced her decision to step down as a director of the company and as chair. Whitbread will leave her role at the close of business on May 31 2024 when Jez Maiden, senior independent director, will take over the …
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AG has made a series of substantial investments totalling over £5.4 million to enhance its manufacturing facilities; its latest upgrades, exceeding £400,000 will boost production efficiency to help meet demand while simultaneously reducing the company’s environmental footprint. Focused on modernising its factories, equipment, and technology with the construction of a …
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The CPA (Construction Products Association) has forecasted construction output to fall by 2.2% this year, before a broader economic recovery to underpin growth of 2.1% in 2025 with further growth of 3.6% predicted for 2026. Beneath the overall figure, it is likely to be a year of mixed fortunes for …
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More than £60 million allocated funding for schemes to promote heat pump installations has not been spent, which has raised questions over the effectiveness of the schemes – according to reports. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was brought in to help homes and small business in England and Wales switch …
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Trading at builders merchant group Travis Perkins remained challenging during the first quarter, thanks to macroeconomic uncertainty, leading group revenue down on a like-for-like basis by 3.7% in the three months to March 31 2024. The General Merchant business continues to gain market share, though sales across the Merchanting segment …
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The Horsham depot of Covers Timber & Builders Merchants recently organised a charity football match in memory of their colleague Ian Scott who passed away in 2023. The event saw a Covers team face off against Horsham Veterans FC to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Stroke Association. The …
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THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE BMJ INDUSTRY AWARDS 2024 GET YOUR ENTRIES IN HERE BY 5PM ON MAY 8TH. The BMJ Industry Awards is the merchant awards programme that truly reflects the opinions of the industry, because it’s voted for by the people who work in …
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Scell-it (UK) has acquired both Rivco Ltd and Kamtech Fasteners (ARK brand), strengthening its position in the Construction Fixings, Rivets, Rivnuts and Setting Tools sector. Kamtech Fasteners, based in West Bromwich, established in 2015 and have a customer base which aligns with that of Scell-it (UK). Its has said its …
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