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CEVO Asphalts Carbon Calculator, A new digital carbon calculator from construction materials provider Tarmac, is designed to provide ‘cradle-to-gate’ carbon data based on asphalt product type and input tonnage. Figures are based on Tarmac’s internal data, using industry-recognised asPECT methodology developed by National Highways, verified by Tarmac’s carbon experts, providing …

According to a new report by MRA Building Market Reports (MRA Reports), future growth in the general builders’ merchant market is expected to be slow and gradual between 2026 and 2030. The new report quantifies the general builders’ merchants’ market, excluding plumbing & heating merchants and other specialist segments within …

Klipboard (formerly Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd), a leading provider of sector-specific business software, has announced the launch of Klipboard Money, a payments solution designed to help businesses get paid faster, reduce operational friction, and save time. Klipboard Money integrates into Klipboard’s business management platforms to simplify payments and account reconciliation. …

Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has opened the doors to 16 new depots since December, creating 85 new jobs. The openings include depots in West Drayton, Wynyard, Esher, Cheetham Hill, Meir Park, Kirkham, Swindon East, Banchory, Bailieston, Boughton, Alcester, Brislington, Blackburn, Neath, Ballynahinch, Cinderford and West Maidstone. The company now …

Fernco has become an official member of the International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA), reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting builders’ merchants nationwide. The IPFRA mission is to represent the Property Flood Resilience industry – including manufacturers, installers, distributors, surveyors, consultants, and sector stakeholders with a shared mission to promote …

Data Yard, the industry-owned data pool established by the BMF and NMBS, has a new Strategic Partnership with Klipboard, the software provider formerly known as Kerridge Commercial Systems. Through this partnership, Klipboard will participate in Data Yard’s advisory groups, providing insights in ERP software, data catalogues, and the builders’ merchant …

Instantor, part of the Sanbra group has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark, Ireland’s Economic, Environmental, Social, and Governance (EESG) standard. Independently verified by the National Standards Authority of Ireland, the standard for sustainability goes beyond legal compliance. By achieving the Mark, Instantor is providing merchant partners, professional installers and …

Southampton based timber and steel specialists, New Forest Fencing & Gates (NFF), has announced an expansion of its manufacturing capabilities through the integration of the Postsaver Pro-Shrink system. This investment allows the firm to offer high-volume, factory-applied rot protection automatically, streamlining production processes and ensuring consistent quality standards for residential …

Builders merchant Jewson has opened its latest Branch of the Future, by redeveloping the St Austell branch. On Friday February 6, nearly 700 attendees gathered to get a first look at everything on offer in the newly updated branch, on the town’s Holmbush Industrial Estate. As part of the event. …

Construction product manufacturers endured a bruising end to 2025, with heavyside sales sliding sharply and lightside growth losing momentum, the Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey shows. In Q4, a net balance of 81% of heavyside producers said sales volumes fell compared with the previous quarter, which was …