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The Brandwood Community Centre has received a donation of building materials from Selco Builders Warehouse’s Solihull branch on Ashbourne Way to help develop its outdoor meeting room. As part of its service, the centre delivers training to the long-term unemployed and single parents, as well as offering advice on benefits …

By the end of 2022, Artex’s distribution site at Ruddington will be fossil fuel free. The construction product supply business has committed to transitioning its site in Nottinghamshire to be net-zero carbon by 2024, and is leading with several sustainability initiatives. The installation of a biomass heating system is almost …

David Kilburn, founder of MKM Building Supplies is to address members of the IOBM (Institute of Builders Merchants) at its first Conference, to be held on October 5 at the NEC. Kilburn, together with Peter Murray, founded MKM Building Supplies in Hull in 1995.  From humble beginnings in a rented …

A third (37%) of those who were polled in a survey that work in the construction sector believe that LGBTQ+ training could help improve diversity and inclusion in the sector, research by Travis Perkins has found. The poll, commissioned by Travis Perkins, also found that 34% supported the idea of …

The Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) sustainability initiatives have been shortlisted in the prestigious Memcom Awards, which recognise excellence in professional membership organisations. The BMF was shortlisted for its continuing work towards zero-carbon and sustainability goals. The Federation is taking action to reduce carbon output within its own operations.  It is …

Beesley & Fildes has invested £3m in expanding and upgrading its facilities to meet growing demand for building products across its 11 north west branches in Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester and online. The family-owned independent builder’s merchant has ploughed £1m into its timber milling facility and invested …

Domus Ventilation has released its Net Zero Roadmap. The Net Zero goal requires greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced to as close to zero as possible, plus any that remain must be balanced out by removing an equivalent amount. By reaching Net Zero, we can keep temperature rises below 1.5°C …

Knauf UK has confirmed its headline sponsorship of the BMF All Industry Conference 2023.  The Conference, which will be held in Istanbul from June 15 to 17 takes the theme “Creating Connections”. John Newcomb, BMF CEO, said: “We are delighted to announce Knauf UK as our new headline sponsor for …

Specialists in drainage and sewer repairs Flexseal, is set to expand its manufacturing and research and development in the UK as they rebrand as part of Fernco. Flexseal will be renamed under the global Fernco group from August 1. The move will allow both Flexseal, based in Barnsley, and US …

Tile Giant’s trade rewards scheme, which launched just five months ago, already has over 30,000 members enrolled. Available online and instore, the scheme offers 20% discount on all tile and flooring ranges, together with 10% discount on all fixings, accessories and tools. Members can also get exclusive access to trade …