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Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, part of the Travis Perkins Group, has invested in new design software to improve the pace at which it can produce kitchen designs. The new software, ArtiCAD, is designed to plan and render a kitchen design in under 10 minutes, with the CGI designs giving customers …

Bathroom manufacturer, SONAS Bathrooms, has announced the opening of their UK distribution centre in Redditch, scheduled for August 2026. Opening in Summer 2026, the distribution centre will become the central base for SONAS’ UK distribution operations. The facility aims to improve supply reliability and shorten its delivery time to 24 …

Heating manufacturer Vaillant is the latest plumbing and heating specialists to join the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation). With over 21,500 active installers and a nationwide distribution network, the company supports the development and promotion of heat pumps in both new-build and retrofit projects, and has invested in new production lines …

Voices from across the industry have published their response to last week’s Future Homes Standard announcement, regarding new regulations set to come into effect on March 24th 2027. Managing director of Vaillant Group UK and Ireland, Henrik Hansen, explains: “The update to the Future Homes and Buildings Standard marks a …

Building materials supplier Huws Gray has partnered with Slimstock, a provider of AI-powered supply chain planning. As part of the partnership, Huws Gray will adopt Slimstock’s AI-powered supply chain planning platform to automate ordering across the branch network Slimstock’s platform will integrate with the Group’s existing Border Merchant Systems ERP. …

Building materials supplier National Plastics is inviting Schools, charities and community groups across Chester, Ilkeston and Scunthorpe to apply for a £10,000 refurbishment project as part of a new community competition. Branches in Chester (Bumpers Lane), Ilkeston (Falcon Court) and Scunthorpe (Parkway Business Park) have launched The Big Build Competition, …

The challenges facing the UK construction industry show no signs of easing, according to the latest Material Supply Chain Group statement, released by the Construction leadership council (CLC)  The statement, written by co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group John Newcomb (CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation) …

Highbourne Group is set to host its inaugural gala dinner in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust on June 13 at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. Since first partnering with Teenage Cancer Trust in 2012, Highbourne Group has raised more than £3.4 million through a variety of fundraising initiatives, from corporate …

Heating control manufacturer Drayton has hidden 10 ‘Golden Tickets’ inside selected boxes of its two-port Motorised Valve product. Ticket finders will be able to claim £50 worth of Greggs vouchers, and can claim their prize by taking a selfie of themselves holding their ticket and tagging Drayton on one of …

Builders’ merchant MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has announced the launch of a new charitable foundation. The MKM Foundation will provide a more unified way to support national and local causes, while still giving branches the freedom to fundraise, donate and volunteer in their local communities. In its first year, the …