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Digital Construction Week 2022, which took place on May 18-19, was deemed a success following a strong rise in attendance. Ollie Hughes, DCW co-founder and event director, said: “Even though Digital Construction Week 2021 was only six months ago, this year’s event has absolutely surpassed all expectations. Both visitor and …

H+H has achieved the much sought after “excellent” ranking under BES 6001 framework for responsible sourcing. The standard requires manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with and oversight of many aspects of environmental and sustainability performance. This includes energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, water management and ethical business practices. Critically, a manufacturer must …

Staff at Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Chichester have raised £230.00 for local hospice charity St Wilfrid’s after walking 5K. The team of 18, which included Covers’ employees and their family members, followed a route across the South Downs. St Wilfrid’s Hospice provides end of life care both in …

Elliotts is celebrating after a successful opening month for its new branch and showroom in Lymington. A £5 million investment for the company, the new builders’ merchant and Living Spaces showroom has been well received by the local building community. Proving particularly popular is the drive-through warehouse, a first for …

Independent builders merchant Cowal Building and Plumbing Supplies Ltd has bought John Cameron Plumbers and Builders Merchants Ltd. Family-run Cowal’s acquisition of Cameron’s is its third major acquisition in five years, after Reddance Building Supplies in 2017 and Catherwood Construction Materials in 2021, along with the three Cowal depots in …

Toolstation have created a toolkit to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. The regal set of tools were created for Toolstation by designer Elizabeth Melinek who has over 20 years’ experience, and took two days to create. The Crown Tools set includes an adjustable wrench, a claw hammer, a chisel, a trowel …

Ideal Standard has partnered up with Beggs and Partners, to new dedicated retail area within the merchant’s Belfast store. The new 56sq m space will act as a flagship showroom for Ideal Standard in the UK, and will include ranges such as Ideal Standard’s premier Atelier Collections. Launched in 2021, …

Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has taken a significant step closer to its Net-Zero target having achieved Planet Mark certification. In January RRT announced its commitment to becoming a Net-Zero business by 2040. Planet Mark is a sustainability certification that provides businesses the support to understand their impact on the planet …

Independent builders merchant Sovini Trade Supplies has pledged their commitment to becoming a net-zero carbon champion and is supporting clients as they collaboratively reduce C02 emissions. Through kerbside deliveries via an electric fleet of vehicles, the Liverpool builders’ merchants is helping local businesses by providing low carbon delivery solutions and …

PHG, the plumbing, heating and bathroom buying group for the UK hosted the PHG Supplier Awards at the Carden Park Hotel in Chester on 19th May 2022. Hosted by chairman David Pochin, the categories and nominees were: PHG Innovation Award –  Altecnic, Crosswater, Gledhill, Imex, Scalemaster and STH Westco. PHG …