Polypipe is supporting a Yorkshire all-female cycling team in its quest to kick-start a cycling revolution. The Racescene Female Development Academy is unique in amateur cycling for supporting only female riders, and, as it enters its third year of competitive cycling, is hoping to put behind it the pandemic …
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New legal duties on water companies and government will be included in the Environment Bill to reduce sewage discharged into waterways, a move that has been welcomed by Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation. The additions to the Environment Bill, which were announced on May 11, include duties on the government …
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Independent builder’s merchant chain MKM Building Supplies, is opening a new branch in Newark this week, bringing the total number of MKM branches to 83. The 1.7acre site at Stephenson Way on the Brunel Drive Industrial Estate is designed as a one-stop shop for local building trade and retail customers. …
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Tony Adams, the former Arsenal and England captain, will be the guest speaker at the Mental Health Workshop taking place at the BMF All Industry Conference 2021 in November. Adams’ 22-year footballing career saw him achieve huge successes but also battle with addiction. This inspired him to become an advocate …
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Setcrete, the manufacturer of high-performance floor preparation products and levelling compounds, has become a supplier member of the IBC Buying Group. IBC Buying Group’s 200+ merchant members can now purchase the entire Setcrete range at the specially-negotiated IBC buying terms, including best-selling levelling compounds Setcrete Exterior for outdoor areas such …
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A brick, made of recycled construction waste, the K-Briq, will go into production thanks to £1 million in funding by Zero Waste Scotland to its developer Kenoteq, a clean-tech spin-out from Heriot-Watt University. The multi award-winning K-Briq™ is made from over 90% recycled demolition and construction waste materials. It produces a tenth of the CO2 emissions of a traditional fired brick …
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The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has formally suspended HJ Enthoven Limited (trading as BLM British Lead) as a Supplier Member for one year, for breaching the competition clause of the NFRC’s Code of Practice. This follows the decision of the Competition and Markets Authority to fine BLM British Lead …
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UK Construction work in March 2021 was 5.8% ahead of February, particularly in terms of new work and repair & maintenance, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics. Construction output in March 1 was £14,251m – the highest since September 2019 (14,381m). March 2021 also …
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Zoe Elms from builders merchant Covers OTBS is planning to walk 50 kilometres for charity in memory of her partner. The sales representative at the Bexleyheath depot, will be tackling the Thames Path Challenge on Saturday 11th September to help raise funds for Heart of Kent Hospice, which cared for her partner, Craig Petchy, …
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A recent ruling on changes to CE marking regulations, following the UK’s exit from the European Union, could mean most radiators sold in the UK would be illegal from 2022. The decision not to allow transfer of current CE Mark test certificates, will leave the majority of radiators on sale …
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