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Russell Roof Tiles specified for affordable housing project

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Lovell Partnerships recently specified Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) for an affordable housing project in one of Scotland’s most affluent areas. The local people of Callander, (near Stirling in Central Scotland) are finding it harder to live in the town due to the skyrocketing house prices.  In the last 10 years …

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Sika shortlisted for Quality Team of the Year Award

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Sika has been shortlisted for the Quality Team of the Year Award at the International Quality Awards which is due to take place on June 23. Spanning eight major categories and now in its fifth year, the International Quality Awards are designed to recognise and reward the contribution of quality …

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Knauf joins Planet Mark

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Knauf has joined Planet Mark, a widely recognised organisation that offers sustainability certification to businesses via the independent verification of social and carbon data. In doing this, Knauf has also committed to an annual carbon emissions reduction of at least 2.5%. Planet Mark is in the process of verifying data …

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Smartroof celebrates 20th anniversary

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Smartroof, UK manufacturer of panelised roofing systems, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Established in 2002, Smartroof has gone from strength-to-strength and is now supplying over 300 roofs every month, aided in part by the recent £1.5 million investment in its Swadlincote production facility to meet the growing demand …

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Fall in construction output is a worry for small builders, says FMB

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The 0.4% fall in construction output in April is bad news for the whole construction sector, but is especially concerning for small builders given repair, maintenance and improvement work (RMI) fell by 2.4%, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to recently released ONS Construction Output data. Brian …

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BMF announces Supplier and Service shortlists for awards

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Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has announced separate shortlists for two Awards that will be presented at its Annual Members Day Conference and Awards in September – the BMF Supplier Member Engagement Award 2022 and the BMF Service Member Engagement Award 2022. The finalists are: BMF Supplier …

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Bradfords gets sports stars’ help to get men talking

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For Men’s Health Week (13-19 June 2022), builders merchants Bradfords Building Supplies has teamed up with Premiership rugby team Exeter Chiefs and Somerset County Cricket Club to encourage people to check in on their friends. Sports stars including Exeter Chiefs RFC and England player, Henry Slade, plus Somerset County Cricket …

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ECI Software Solution launches first showcase

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ECI is hosting its first showcase, a free event promoting business growth and resilience while sharing a wealth of industry knowledge across the distribution, field service and LBMH sectors. Taking place on July 14 at the Radisson Blu Hotel at Manchester Airport, the inaugural ECI Showcase will feature guest speakers, …

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BMJ Industry Awards 2022: open for voting

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The list of nominees for the 2022 BMJ Industry Awards is now out. Voting is now open for the BMJ Industry Awards. Go to www.bmjindustryawards.co.uk/vote and pick your favourites from amongst our nominees. National Merchant of the Year: Sponsored by Hanson Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery Buildbase City Plumbing Supplies  Jewson …

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Covers Horsham and Portsmouth host trade mornings

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As part of its 175th anniversary celebrations, Covers Timber & Builders Merchants will be hosting an Anniversary Challenge & Demonstration Morning. The trade morning will take place from 7.30am to 1pm at Covers’ Portsmouth branch on June 14 and its Horsham branch on June 15. This trade morning, which includes …

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