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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 …

Heavyside building materials manufacturer Hanson UK, has changed its name and branding to that of its parent company, Heidelberg Materials, with effect from October 2 2023.     The company has been part of the Heidelberg Materials Group since 2007, but has, until now, retained the Hanson name. The new …

Builders merchant group Lords has posted record first-half Group revenues of £222.6 m,  a 3.9% increase overall compared with the same period in 2022, although like-for-like sales showed a slight  decrease of 4.4%. Operating profit was £8.1m, a 11.6% increase, and the Board has stated it remains confident of achieving …

Drainage and water management specialist ACO Technologies plc has opened the first phase of the redevelopment of its UK manufacturing facilities. The £13m site expansion was officially opened by Susan Lousada, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Lord Deben, Chairman of the UK’s Independent Committee on Climate Change, and architect Michael …

Thursday 28th September saw the return of the BMJ Industry Awards at Covent Garden’s Grand Connaught Rooms.  The event was introduced by BMJ’s Group Managing Editor, Fiona Russell Horne, and hosted by the double act of actor Stephen Mangan, and Alan Dedicoat, the voice of the National Lottery and Strictly …

The Encon Group has announced it has invested in the mental wellbeing of its staff by doubling its team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders from 10 to 21. The training course was hosted at The Encon Academy in Chorley and delivered by Stress Matters. The session, accredited by MHFA …

Toolstation has joined forces with its sister company, Travis Perkins, to support social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself  to help transform Centrepoint in Cricklewood, North London – Centrepoint is a renowned charitable organisation dedicated to providing homeless young people with essential services. The project includes the repair of existing kitchen units, …

Jewson has held its second dragon boat race tournament, and has raised vital funds for its two official charity partners, Band of Builders and Whiteleys Retreat. A total of 220 people – made up of Jewson colleagues and team members from 25 of its suppliers – were split across 15 …

MKM Building Supplies will open its 122nd branch in London Colney on October 2. Situated at Unit 3, Riverside Industrial Estate, London Colney Bypass, the branch has created 20 jobs for the area. Sitting on a 1.3-acre plot, with a 30,000 sq. ft warehouse allowing timber to be dry stored …