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The LCL Awards Level 3 Award in Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water Systems in Dwellings, and the LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps Systems (Non-refrigerant Circuits) are both available at Grant UK’s Wiltshire based training centre. Earlier this year, two …

Brett Martin welcomed local MP Lee Rowley to its Staveley manufacturing site, along with members from the British Plastics Federation (Pipes Group).  They had the opportunity to learn about the challenges, opportunities and how the company is embracing sustainability initiatives in response to the current energy crisis. Lee Rowley, MP …

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has appointed Martin Stables as Group chief executive. Stables’ new role is effective as of 1 July, succeeding Nick House, who continues to support the group as a non-executive director. Stables joined IBMG in October 2021 as Group chief commercial officer, during which time …

Dulux Decorator Centre has donated £27,000 to the Outward Bound Trust. The generous figure was raised from sales of paint can openers and paint stirrers across Dulux Decorator Centre stores between August 2020 and July 2021. The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity where young, disadvantaged people can realise …

Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its digital expansion by launching a new app for its customers. The app will provide its customers with another method to purchase products and materials. Both Apple and Android versions of the app are available, and users can log in via fingerprint or facial recognition. …

CEMEX has announced the inauguration of its new Climafuel facility at its Rugby cement plant in the UK. This is the first CEMEX plant to eliminate the usage of fossil fuels, operating 100% on alternative fuels. Climafuel is a waste derived fuel which is made using household residual and commercial …

Travis Perkins is relocating to a bigger site from its current Worksop address. The new branch is set to open its doors on July 11 to serve its trade customers in Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire. The existing eight-strong team will transfer to the new site, and Travis Perkins has recruited …

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired Independent Roofing Supplies (IRS), expanding its specialist roofing division in the South East. Independent Roofing is a local, independent roofing merchant in the South East and provides a range of products for both pitched and flat roofs from its three locations in …

Tobermore has been shortlisted in two categories, ‘Specialist Geotechnical Supplier of the Year’ and ‘UK Project with a Geotechnical Value of up to £500k’ at the Ground Engineering Awards 2022. The Ground Engineering Awards seek to recognise the geotechnical industry leaders throughout the UK. Tobermore has been recognised as a …

Bradfords Building Supplies has once again put the spotlight on sustainability at the second of its ‘Building Sustainable Communities’ event series on May 26. Created to inform, engage and inspire the South-West, the latest event focused on practical advice and examples of sustainable construction methods in practice. The programme included …