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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 …

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins plc, is marking Flood Action Week by reaffirming its commitment to supporting tradespeople against unexpected emergencies. Established by the Environment Agency, Flood Action Week is an annual campaign designed to raise awareness of the risk of flooding and the steps that can be taken to …

Smiths Briten has been selected as an additional distribution partner to Aqualisa, the digital smart shower brand. The agreement goes live this month, with Aqualisa’s shower ranges immediately available through Smiths Briten’s nationwide network and the brand’s new electric shower collection supported from launch. With its ‘next-day, every day’ delivery …

Cemex UK has officially launched its partnership with The Pallet LOOP, with the first load of LOOP’s circular economy pallets, carrying its core range of Rugby Cement products, dispatched from its flagship plant in Rugby to customers across the country. The Pallet LOOP, part of BSW Group, is an award-winning …

DAB Pumps has marked its 50th anniversary, hosting Pop the Future!, an event in Italy that celebrated the company’s past while setting out its ambitions for the decades ahead. Central to the celebrations was the unveiling of DAB’s new brand payoff: “making water easy.” Those three words sum up the …

Waterline, the kitchen furniture, appliance, sinks, taps and ancillary kitchen products supplier has ceased trading. Alex Cadwallader and Dane O’Hara from Leonard Curtis were appointed as Joint Administrators of Waterline Limited on 9th October 2025. The Waterline board of directors had decided to market and sell the business, however the …