The Construction Products Association has downgraded its Winter forecasts, expecting overall construction output to rise by just 1.7% in 2026, a significant drop from the 2.8% growth forecast in October. The slowdown in activity in key sectors has persisted and in the largest sector, private housing, there is little to …
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Lawton Tubes, a supplier and manufacturer of recyclable copper tubes and fittings, is set to open a new £20 million facility next year to meet growing domestic demand. The new solar-powered premises, across the road from its current headquarters in Coventry, will include a 107,768 sq ft warehouse along with …
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This year bathroom designer Duravit has announced they are the new official main partner of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious women’s tournaments of the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Tour, taking place from rom April 11 to 19, …
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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) raised £17,500 for its annual charities, the Maddie Rose Foundation and The Educational Frontier Trust (TEFT), at its annual Burns Night supper held at Cameron House, Loch Lomond. Over 300 BMF members and guests attended the annual event in Scotland, which celebrates the life and …
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Tool supplier ITS has confirmed it will be opening a new branch in Dagenham. The new branch will be located at Unit 12, Dagenham Logistics Hub, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 8LR, with an estimated opening date of late March/early April 2026 The Dagenham store will serve tradespeople working across …
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The CLC’s Material Supply Chain Group first report of 2026 offers a bleak assessment of market prospects according to a statement from co-chairs John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, Construction Products Association CEO. The assessment claims that the UK construction industry continues to face significant challenges, with …
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John Newcomb, currently CEO of builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation is to step up to the new role of Executive Chairman from October 1, as the organisation recruits a new CEO. The new Executive Chair role replaces the existing non-executive position, and will combine governance responsibilities with …
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Bathroom supplier PJH has supplied the Plumbing and Bathroom Faculty of Dumfries and Galloway College with a range of its Bathrooms2GO basins, pedestals and WCs, supporting the College’s practical training for plumbing and bathroom students. The donation forms part of the College’s workshop reconfiguration project, and reflects PJH’s commitment to …
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Independent family-owned builders merchant group Lawsons has donated materials to help people in Jamaica whose homes and livelihoods were destroyed by a hurricane. Hurricane Melissa wreaked devastation across Jamaica from 21st October to November 4th 2025. The CEO of Trizone Electrical Services Ltd, Tazio Heath, is a long-term contractor to …
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Builders merchant Toolstation has announced the launch of Toolstation GO, a new store format designed for faster service. The compact Toolstation GO layout means customers can access tools, products and building supplies from high street locations, with new features such as digital kiosks to help streamline the shopping experience, and …
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