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National builders’ merchant, Jewson, has announced that it’s latest charity partner is the construction charity Band of Builders. The collaboration means Jewson will be supporting the charity as it continues its vital work through hands-on projects and by offering advice and support to the trade. Band of Builders’ story began …

Independent builders merchant West Building Supplies has relocated its Head Office operation to a large new premises in Bridlington. The company’s new headquarters is  situated next to its existing 80,000 sq  ft warehouse and distribution centre on the Bessingby Industrial Estate. The relocation reflects the company’s growth over the last …

A team from independent builders merchant buying group IBC is riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats in March to raise money for the Unitas OnSide Youth Zone. In true pandemic style, though, the team will be doing it all without leaving their homes. Alongside sister company C3, the IBC …

Rugby and builders merchanting are two areas, traditional thought of as male-dominated, that more and more women are succeeding in. To celebrate International Women’s Day in March 8 2021, builders merchant Bradfords produced a podcast interviewing women from both Bradfords and Exeter Chiefs. Introduced by Zoe Harvey, a sales adviser …

A six-year-old from Bristol who wants to become a builder chose the Selco Trade Catalogue for World Book Day. Flynn Sands selected a builder from Selco Builders Warehouse’s catalogue when asked to choose his favourite character from a book. The Stoke Lodge Primary School pupil is a regular visitor to …

Hevey Building Supplies, part of Lords Group Trading Ltd, has bought MAP Building & Civil Engineering Supplies Ltd. Established in 2003, the Ilkeston, Derbyshire, based MAP specialises in heavyside and civils, covering the East Midlands and Derbyshire. Owners Martin McCaul and Philip West will be staying on for the immediate …

Insulation supplier Actis insulation has seen demand at an all-time high during the first two months of 2021, thanks to a massive rise in demand for products from roofing contractors. Demand from the home improvement sector is one of the drivers behind the record sales figures  – with loft conversions, …

Protective Wear and PPE specialist group Hultafors Group, owner of the Snickers Workwear brand has acquired the Fristads, Kansas and Leijona Workwear businesses. Peter Dumigan, managing director of the Hultafors Group UK, says, ‘All three are well-known brands in professional workwear with well-established market positions in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and will …

John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation said that the Chancellor of the Exchequer “largely struck the right notes” when announcing his second Budget, yesterday (March 3). “We were particularly pleased that the Chancellor sought to support smaller businesses by recognising the need for continued furlough support and business …

Apprenticeships: An additional £126 million in England for work placements and training for 16-24 year olds in the 2021/22 academic year. Employers who provide trainees with work experience will continue to be funded at a rate of £1,000 per trainee.  Those who hire a new apprentice between 1 April 2021 …