Builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse has introduced an enhanced recycling strategy across its business and begun a recycling programme from its Lightside Distribution Centre in Oxfordshire. It means all plastic and cardboard from Selco’s 70 UK branches is returned to the LDC where it is recycled. Craig Ducker, head of …
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Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy, has opened a new branch, in Chichester, West Sussex . The new branch, at Church Farm, Stanes Road, Chichester, has created eight new jobs and takes Gibbs & Dandy total to 28 branches across its UK network. Richard Murrell, Chichester Branch Manager said: “We are …
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The BMJ Industry Awards 2021 closes for voting this Friday, October 1. The only awards programme in the merchanting sector that is decided by a public vote, the BMJ Industry Awards seek to reward and recognise the incredible achievements of merchants and suppliers, companies and individuals in the UK merchanting …
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The Builders Merchants Federation held its annual Members Day Conference last week at which it made a number of awards to young achievers in the merchanting industry. The winners were: Level 3 Apprenticeship: Luke Hoyle, Carlton Manufacturing Apprenticeship Level 2: Nathan Kacoulc Embrass Peerless Best Performing Student in the BMF …
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The National Federation of Builders believes the best way for the Extinction Rebellion (XR) splinter group called ‘Insulate Britain’ to achieve its aims is to back the industry’s National Retrofit Strategy , instead of have been blocking motorways to bring attention to their strategy to insulate British homes. Rico Wojtulewicz, …
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The Builders Merchants Federation has nominated industry charity Band of Builders as its charity partner for 2022. Band of Builders provides practical assistance to support members of the construction industry and their families who are faced with life changing or limiting circumstances. Founded in 2016, fuelled by one man’s desire …
Read More »The National Federation of Roofing Contractors revealed the members of its newly reconstituted Roofing Suppliers Group at the annual suppliers’ conference held at the Institute of Directors on Thursday, 23 September. The RSG plays an important role within NFRC, providing strategic direction and input into the Management Board on behalf …
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Boiler-manufacturer Glow-worm has unveiled the second part of its homeowner awareness campaign, with its first TV advert in more than 10 years. Launching on 1st October, the advert will be airing on C4, ITV and Sky channels, as well as YouTube and is expected to reach more than 33.3 million …
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A team from Southern Sheeting raised more than £6,000 for homeless charity Crawley Open House when they took on a gruelling 50km hike across an SAS training ground. The Brecon Beacons trek took place on Saturday 18 September, with participants opting for either the more challenging 50km route or the …
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A slight levelling off in construction demand, mostly in the domestic Repair, Maintenance and Improvement sector, has eased the supply shortages slightly, however, demand remains high. Overall product supply has improved slightly with lead times stabilising in some product areas. That said, certain items – remain in short supply. timber …
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