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Builders merchant Travis Perkins is set to relocate to a new branch in Bristol St. Philips. The new branch is 1.7 acres bigger in size and will be located on Days Road. It opens its doors on the 7th February. The existing 11 strong team from the Albert Road branch will transfer …

Naylor Industries welcomed two important visitors to its manufacturing sites last week, the Lord Lieutenant – the Queen’s representative in South Yorkshire  – and MP Miriam Cates. Professor Dame Hilary Chapman DBE visited Naylor’s Wombwell site  on 20 January to formally present the company with the Queen’s Award the Clayware …

Intergas is changing its name from Intergas Boilers to Intergas Heating Solutions with immediate effect. This heralds the launch of its portfolio of new products, some of which will be launched in 2022, and reflects the company’s goal to reduce its impact on the environment. Stephen Zouch, managing director, Intergas …

 Construction output in the industry will grow by a 4.3% in 2022, according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association, slowing to 2.5% in 2023 compared to the 13.3% seen in 2021. Housebuilding  is expected to remain buoyant while infrastructure will be the major driver for growth. Projects …

Findings have been published in a new report, Builders Merchants Share Top Predictions for 2022, by ECI, a software specialist for building trade suppliers. Continuing price fluctuations, materials availability and labour shortages were all highlighted as some of the top concerns for suppliers and the construction industry. Cost pressures are …

Forterra has donated £500 worth of Hi-Vis vests, hats and construction toys to children at Grange Park Pre-School in Northampton. In the winter months staying safe and visible in the dark while on foot is important, especially for young children, hence Forterra were keen to provide the donation. The pre-school …

Band of Builders (BoB) has unveiled ambitious plans to complete a record-breaking 12 projects in 2022 for fellow tradespeople facing hardship. The registered charity, which completes practical projects to help members of the UK construction industry who are battling illness or injury, is set to double the number of projects …

Throughout 2021, the Grant UK team were busy raising money for local charity, the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Following a series of virtual and physical fundraising events, the company donated a further £15,000 to the charity to support their life-saving work. Last year, the Grant UK team organised Marching March, a …

Stuart Chappell, who works at Parker Building Supplies’ Uckfield branch, has been named ‘Legend of the Year’ by The Teenage Cancer Trust at The Altogether Unstoppable Awards. Chappell was nominated for the award by his colleagues following his fundraising efforts. In 2021 he walked the equivalent of over two marathons, …

The branch of Buildbase in Sudbury, Suffolk is to be sold in order to meet the requirements of the Competition and Markets Authority. The CMA has accepted the undertakings and clear Huws Gray’s £520m acquisition of Grafton Group’s Traditional Merchanting Business in Great Britain. In July 2021, Huws Gray agreed …