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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has just published a major new report, The Builders’ Merchant Branch of the Future, setting out a clear and practical vision for the future of the UK’s builders’ merchant branches. The Report is written by respected industry expert Steve Collinge and was co-sponsored by the …

Bradfords Building Supplies has reinforced its commitment to community resilience throughout nationwide Flood Action Week, including hosting a flood preparedness event at its Glastonbury branch.  The event demonstrated how businesses and homeowners can protect properties from flood damage. A range of innovative flood defence solutions were on display, such as …

Howdens colleague Miriam Payne, a Solid Surface Worktops Processor, and Jess Rowe, have completed an unsupported 8,000-plus-mile (15,200 km) Pacific Ocean crossing from Lima, Peru to Cairns, Australia. In addition to their record-breaking achievement, the pair , who together form the Seas the Day Ocean Rowing Team, have been rowing …

Travis Perkins Managed Service organised a mixed netball tournament at the Benham Sports Centre to raise money for their new charity partner Bowel Cancer UK. The fundraiser involved 13 teams, who played 39 matches, and has so far raised over £5,000 for the charity, to support people living with and …

RGB Building Supplies and CRS Building Supplies announce a new three-year partnership with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as their chosen corporate charity. This commitment will see both companies, which operate across the South West, focusing their fundraising efforts to support the vital work of the hospice charity. This new …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has been recognised for outstanding leadership in apprenticeships and skills. At a ceremony at the House of Lords, BMF CEO John Newcomb was presented with the National Home Improvement Council’s (NHIC) prestigious Stunell Award.  Named in honour of Sir Andrew Stunell, a long-standing advocate for sustainable …

Plasterboard manufacturer Siniat now has more than 85 per cent of its products sold covered by Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as part of its commitment to more sustainable methods of construction. As part of its commitment to supporting low impact construction, Siniat has confirmed the number of products that carry EPDs …

SIG Roofing has opened a branch in New Southgate, North London.  The branch, located in Brunswick Green Park Industrial Estate, was opened on October 13, and sits just off the A406. Branch manager, John Loeber, says; “We offer roofers a true one-stop shop, providing everything they need under one roof.  …

Professionals are playing an increasingly influential role in helping homeowners choose the right paint colours, according to new research from Crown Trade.  The nationwide survey found that almost all decorators (99%) are asked by customers for input on colour decisions, underlining the demand for supportive colour tools and resources that …

As part of Flood Action Week, the independent review, commissioned by the Environment Agency,  setting out how the nation can accelerate practical and affordable flood resilience measures for homes has been published.   The FloodReady Review and Action Plan provides recommendations and practical steps to improve the take up of …