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In a recent survey, Keyline Civils Specialist asked how the construction industry is facing up to the challenges of the present COVID-19 crisis. The results show a sense of optimism from an industry that has traditionally been, and remains today, ultimately – resilient. The research was carried out …
Read More »NMBS postpones 2020 conference
The builders metchant industry confetence for 2020, the NMBS All Industry Conference, has been postponed due to the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Originally due to take place in Sorrento from 18th – 21st June, the event will be rescheduled for 16th-19th June 2022. NMBS managing director Chris Hayward …
Read More »CRASH launches 2.6 challenge
CRASH has launched The 2.6 Challenge taking place from the 26th April. The campaign is headed by the team behind the London Marathon which was due to take place on the 26th. Inspired by the number 26, the challenge aims to replace the loss of vital income to charities and bring …
Read More »Forterra recommence production
Since the announcement last month that Forterra would be temporarily halting production at most of its manufacturing sites, the business has been planning alternative working practices that enable manufacturing to recommence while keeping staff safe and able to socially distance. Following guidance from the NHS, Public Health England and the …
Read More »Ibstock restarts brick production
With house builders Taylor Wimpy, Persimmon and Vistry beginning to restart their building sites, Ibstock Brick has said it will join fellow brick maker Michelmersh in resuming production. Ibstock plans to bring back factory staff from Monday 27th April for a phased reopening of some factories. Ibstock says it intends …
Read More »BMF launches video to support Covid-19
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has produced a video info-graphic outlining the key elements of the practical advice provided in their Branch Operating Guidelines during Covid-19 document published last week. Like the full document, the video provides safe operating guidelines for builders’ merchants branch operations while Covid-19 restrictions continue. The …
Read More »BMJ Industry Awards -event postponed
Following the latest information and guidance issued by the UK government, Datateam Business Media has taken the decision to postpone the BMJ Industry Awards, which was due to take place on Friday 15 May 2020. Event manager Dawn Tucker comments: “While the entire BMJ team was looking forward to hosting …
Read More »GROHE goes ZERO:
Shower and kitchen fittings manufacturer GROHE has now achieved carbon-neutral production, a pivotal milestone in its long-term commitment to sustainability. “The initiative ties in seamlessly with the numerous measures in our plants that promote the reduction of the carbon footprint and conserve resources. We are very proud to be …
Read More »Brett Landscaping sales director climbs Kilimanjaro
A Brett Landscaping team member has raised thousands of pounds for charity after a huge challenge climbing Africa’s highest mountain. Mark Bushell is sales and marketing director for Brett – an established independent manufacturer of high quality concrete block paving, natural stone paving, porcelain paving and concrete paving slabs. …
Read More »Merchants report lacklustre February before Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic and the UK lockdown came on top of a February that was already lacklustre for builders merchants. That’s according to figures released in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI). February trading is unlikely to have been much affected by the emerging Coronavirus pandemic, pre-dating social distancing, …
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