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On Saturday 14th November, a team from north-east based builders merchant JT Atkinson will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. The group want to raise money to support their friend Ali from ECC Timber, who is living with motor neurone disease (MND). The company says: “Ali is much …

Policies and good intentions need to be acted upon, and inclusion embedded into everyday leadership, behaviour and decision-making in the construction sector. That’s the message that came out of the Construction Inclusion Coalition’s 2026 conference. The Coalition in Conversation event brought together senior figures from across construction and the built …

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins and building materials manufacturer Tarmac have worked in partnership to deliver the implementation of new load security hooding machines. The automated technology provides improved load stability and security through the use of stretch hood films, ensuring a high-quality security wrap is in place to help the …

Builders merchant buying group IBC has confirmed that its flagship industry conference will take place February 25–28 2027 at The Westin Dragonara Resort in Malta. Built around the theme “Connect. Collaborate. Grow – The Power of the IBC Network” the conference will bring the IBC community together and provide a …

Business management software provider Klipboard is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1976 as Kerridge Computer Company, the business has evolved into a global provider of industry-specific business management technology, supporting 55,000 customers across 30 global offices. Ian Bendelow, CEO of Klipboard, said: “50 years is a remarkable milestone, and …

Five Toolstation colleagues have completed the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Off Road Bike Ride, a 61-mile cycle from London to Brighton, helping raise over £3,000 for the retailer’s charity partner. The off-road route, which started at Apps Court Farm and finished at Hove Lawns, was taken on by Toolstation’s B2B …

Manufacturer DAB Pumps is highlighting the importance of whole-life pump efficiency after figures published in DAB Group’s first Sustainability Report revealed that approximately 99% of the Group’s carbon footprint is associated with the use of its products after they have been sold. The report also revealed that the pump manufacturer …

Travis Perkins plc has posted its Q3 trading update for the three months to September 30 2026. The update reports that group overall performance in the third quarter continued in line with the first half year, with revenue in the quarter declining by 1.6%. UK construction output and volumes remain subdued, …

Heating manufacturer Grant UK is continuing to support local grassroots sport by sponsoring the Robins FC Under-8s boys football teams based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Founded in 1991, Robins Football Club is run by a team of volunteers who provide football training to children who live local to their grass and …

Heating manufacturer Baxi has donated supplies to TV’s DIY SOS, helping to creating a safe, comfortable and practical home for a 17-year-old cancer survivor and his family as part of a recently aired BBC DIY SOS project. Daniel was diagnosed with brain cancer after developing a tumour at the age …