Södra, one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of sustainable timber, has launched a landmark immersive experience that transports viewers to its world-leading Swedish forestry operation. Using the latest 360ᴼ video technology, Södra’s video takes users to the forest – just a small section in its network totalling over two million …
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South-east children’s hospice Demelza Hospice Care for Children is planning a garden makeover after winning £500 to spend at Selco Builders Warehouse through the Selco Stars scheme. The charity, which operates in Kent, East Sussex and South East London, is planning to utilise its prize on building materials to revamp …
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Timber supplier Södra has launched an immersive experience to take viewers to its Swedish forestry operation. Using the latest 360ᴼ video technology, Södra’s video takes users to the forest, allowing them tp meet a forest inspector and a family of forest-owners. Södra is run by more than 42,000 forest owners in southern Sweden – many of whom have inherited forests passed on through …
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Tim Wright, managing director, Concrete Products at Ibstock Concrete, which includes the market-leading Supreme and Forticrete product brands, looks ahead to 2021 and discusses some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry. I think it’s fair to say that everyone is looking forward to putting 2020 behind …
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Refurb grants for people to make their homes more energy efficient should be available for an extra year rather than finish at the end of March next year urges the Federation of Master Builders. The trade body is calling on the chancellor Rishi Sunak in his spending review on November …
Read More »A new survey of 2,000 UK adults has revealed their thoughts on the housing crisis and the government’s attempt to support homebuyers and the wider economy. It found: 51% consider the housing crisis to be one of the main issues facing the UK 62% believe housing policy has been neglected …
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Heatrae Sadia’s leading unvented hot water cylinder brand, Megaflo, has launched a Christmas campaign asking people to share the ways they have helped to #SpreadWarmth this year. The best stories will be rewarded with an exciting prize bundle. With 2020 being a challenging year for many, the #SpreadWarmth campaign aims …
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Graham Plumbers’ Merchant has launched the fourth edition of its quarterly Trade Saver publication just in time for the winter season. Continuing its focus on consistent pricing, the booklet highlights fixed prices for the company’s most popular products. The latest issue is a special heating spares edition with a focus …
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Williams Trade Supplies LTD is recognised in the seventh edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report. Report identifies fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the UK. Williams has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire …
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Despite builders and plumbers merchants being deemed ‘essential businesses’ during the second UK lockdown, and therefore allowed to remain open, this does not extend to showrooms, the Government has confirmed in further guidance. Non-essential businesses must close, and that includes showrooms open to the public for products used in homes, …
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