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D.A.D is offering a free social media training day, geared towards supporting their independent customers grow their businesses online. The training day, which is on Tuesday 3 March at their head offices in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, will teach customers how to promote and maximise their presence on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, …

The construction industry has just a few more weeks in which to respond to the government’s proposed revisions to Parts L and F of the Building Regulations – the first step towards its Future Homes Standard. And insulation specialist Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association on the …

One of the UK’s largest specialist merchants, Wolseley, is giving installers the chance to win £20,000 worth of holidays. With six prizes up for grabs, one lucky winner will receive a £10,000 Love2Shop holiday gift card while five runners up will secure vouchers of £2,000 to pay for holidays from …

Global building materials solutions supplier CEMEX has invested over £300,000 into its Salford railhead, upgrading its track and storage bays to improve safety and allow delivery of hardstone into the site. This important work forms part of a strategic programme to upgrade all of the track at CEMEX sites across …

Leading roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles has kicked off 2020 by boosting its team as part of strategic succession planning to support business growth. In the past six months, the company has welcomed eight new starters which include four brand new roles (including two key senior appointments). Russell Roof …

National builders’ merchant Jewson has recently updated its showroom in Flitwick to include Lakes’ new Bay Series and premium stone resin trays, Lakes Stone. The branch has five Lakes’ displays, which now include the Bay Slider and Lakes Stone in Cotswold Grey. Lakes is a preferred supplier for showering spaces …

Wood Lane Timber Merchants Limited is one of the fastest-growing independent timber merchants in the East Midlands.  Trading since 2003, it has built a reputation for providing a first-class service supplying top quality timber, joinery and sheet materials at competitive prices.  Wood Lane’s quality service has helped it build up …

Reacting to news that the Rt Hon Esther McVey MP has been re-appointed as the Minister for Housing, John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), said: “I congratulate Esther McVey on her election as MP for Tatton, in Cheshire, and returning to the Ministry of Housing, Communities …

Creative business-to-business agency, Clear B2B, has added to its growing collection of accolades with a double win on the same night at some of the marketing industry’s most prestigious awards. Recognised as ‘Agency of the Year’ at the 2019 Construction Marketing Awards, and for ‘Best Brand Initiative’ at the International …

In the true spirit of Christmas, paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore is delighted to support the work of Barnardo’s by making a donation of £20,000, in lieu of Christmas gifts this year. Barnardo’s protects, supports and nurtures the UK’s most vulnerable children. In 2018-2019 Barnardo’s directly supported more than 294,000 children, …