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Research, commissioned by Marshalls, has found that 51% of people would be more likely to consider buying a new build home if it had a landscaped back garden – and it’s something many would be willing to pay more for. The research, which questioned 2,001 adults across the UK and …

Jewson has launched its first ever Making Better Homes Awards, to recognise those in the industry who are working hard to create energy efficient, safe and comfortable homes. It comes as the builders’ merchant announces the finding of recent research that shows millions of people are suffering from physical and …

JDP has announced it is opening its £3million flagship branch in Bradford, West Yorkshire, it is the companies 26th branch in its network – it is offering a wide range of water management and drainage products for projects spanning housing and development, agriculture, industrial, and sports & recreation sectors. It …

Russell Roof Tiles has announced that its recent charity golf day was its most successful one so far, raising over £7,000 for its Give4Good initiative. The charity golf tournament, held at one of Derbyshire’s finest golf courses, Horsley Lodge, made its return for the seventh year, this record-breaking fundraiser compares …

Travis Perkins has announced it has opened the doors to its latest branch in Epsom, with a little help from the mayor, Robert Geleit – the mayor was the guest of honour as Travis Perkins opened its new branch on Roy Richmond Way. The new Epsom branch is 2.06 acres …

Independent family-run builders merchant Covers Timber and Builders Merchants has acquired West Sussex-based independent NYEs Building Supplies. NYEs is a building, landscaping, timber and plumbing merchant, which operates from sites in Kingsfold and Billingshurst, West Sussex. Covers operates from 15 locations across Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex, with its mill …

Haldane Group has announced it has taken its charity fundraising efforts to new heights, with 15 members of its staff completing the National 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of Campaign Against Living Miserably. This major fundraising challenge saw participants take on the three highest peaks across England, Scotland, and Wales …

Plumbers merchant William Wilson, part of the Wolseley organisation, has bought Highland Plumbing and Heating Supplies, expanding its presence in Scotland. Highland Plumbing and Heating Supplies was established in 2002 and has been trading successfully from premises in Tain since 2008. It will retain its identity and will continue to …

In a major step towards product data standardisation across the building materials industry, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has launched a universal product data template which can be used by all manufacturers and merchants. Product data standardisation is the key to removing inefficiencies in transferring information across the building materials …

Jewson has launched the first ever Making Better Homes Awards, to recognise those in the industry who are working hard to create energy efficient, safe and comfortable homes. It comes as the builders’ merchant announces the finding of recent research that shows millions of people are suffering from physical and …