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West Midlands-based builders’ merchant BuildLand is expanding its regional reach with the opening of a new branch in Solihull, marking a milestone in the company’s growth. The expansion comes as BuildLand continues to benefit from its partnership with National Buying Group (NBG), which it joined as a Partner in February …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and its learning technology partner, Cortexa, have announced its flagship Building Block training programme, available online through BMF Campus, has achieved CPD accreditation. This achievement, awarded by the independent verification body,  marks a major step in the ongoing development of BMF’s digital learning offer. For …

Manufacturer HMG Paints has announced its participation in the international ‘Cool Roofs. Smarter Choice.’ campaign. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Nova Paint Club in Vancouver in May, aims to accelerate the adoption of solar-reflective coatings to combat rising urban temperatures and reduce energy consumption across the UK and …

High Wycombe Rugby Club in Buckinghamshire and Woodbridge Rugby Club in Suffolk have both won £5,000 worth of materials after winning a Community campaign held by Travis Perkins and Northampton Saints. The campaign forms part of Northampton Saints’ long-standing relationship with the UK’s largest builders’ merchant, which has seen Travis …

A team of 16 SIG Roofing employees and suppliers completed a 200-mile charity bike ride to raise funds for Band of Builders and PASIC. The group started the two-day challenge on June 18, setting off from SIG Roofing Colchester to catch the overnight ferry to Holland, traveling 103 miles to Cuijk, Netherlands, …

Builders merchant Toolstation has introduced a new gift card offering. The new gift cards can be purchased in store at any of Toolstation’s branches and can be used across all of Toolstation’s stores, on the Toolstation App or through its website. The cards can be loaded with any amount, from …

Independent family- run plumbing and heating merchant Beggs & Partners, headquartered in Northern Ireland, has bought the Just Add Water bathroom showrooms in Barnet and Buckhurst Hill, along with the former Fayers Plumbing & Building Supplies operations at both locations. The company said the move strengthens its position as a leading …

Plumbers merchant UK Plumbing Supplies has bought the Enfield branch of North London-based 140-year old building and plumbing merchant Fayers Plumbing & Building Supplies after the latter entered administration. The joint administrators of Fayers are Sarah Cook and Andy John of FRP Advisory Trading Limited. The  plumbing, heating, sanitaryware, and …

Builders merchant Lawsons Group has called on the government to introduce Fair Tax Mark accreditation as a requirement for all companies bidding on public sector construction and housebuilding contracts. The call comes as the £180m-turnover business secures reaccreditation with the Fair Tax Mark, an independent certification recognising organisations committed to …

Steel reuse experts Cleveland Steel & Tubes (CST) have released a new guide designed to make it easier for builders’ merchants to supply reused steel. The free booklet provides a practical guide on how to specify reused steel, how to ensure it complies with relevant building regulations, and even offers …