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A new study into the impact commercial washroom design can have on user experience, commissioned by manufacturer Armitage Shanks and led by chartered architect and academic at the Belfast School of Architecture, Dr Saul Golden, has revealed that wellbeing is the number one social factor that designers think will impact …

Polypipe is proud to be one of the founding members of the C3 Alliance, a group of manufacturers, contractors and developers that aims to boost productivity and value on construction projects through early collaboration. By bringing all those involved in a building together on day one, C3 hopes to influence …

There was a birthday bonus for charities across the country thanks to Brett Landscaping and several of its builder’s merchants partners. The independent manufacturer of high-quality paving products celebrated its 110th birthday this year and held a number of events to mark the milestone. These have included working with installers …

Three employees from Scott Parnell Witham – the civils and drainage supplies specialist – have raised £3,700 for the Alzheimer’s Society following a 27-mile marathon walk. Leah O’Sullivan, along with colleagues Helen Oberholzer and Amy Christie, and her dad John O’Sullivan and brother Jody O’Sullivan, took on the challenge. The …

Doosan will be exhibiting at LAMMA 20 (hall 18, stand 516), the UK’s top farm machinery, equipment and services show, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham, 7th– 8th January 2019. Well suited to harsh farmyard duties, Doosan’s comprehensive range of versatile, reliable and tough forklift trucks will be …

Ibstock Brick has joined forces with the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA) to look at the important role that brick plays in helping to create buildings and spaces that can transform communities and inspire people to work and live better. The partnership between Ibstock and the AA will see …

At a time of continued growth, pioneering roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles has invested £50,000 in upgrading its equipment, systems and technology. The investment is part of Russell Roof Tiles’ capital improvement plan to further enhance quality across the business, by utilising the latest innovations in manufacturing. Part of …

Landscaping group Talasey Group has become a patron of the Saints Foundation – the charity of Southampton Football Club. The Foundation helps people to fulfil their potential to be more-involved, healthier and more-empowered members of the community. Talasey Group will use its bronze patronage as a springboard to get involved …

Mark Odams passed his category CE driving test in November with the support of W.Howard Group Transport Manager Neville Waring and his team of Drivers. A category CE driving licence means Mark can now operate the company’s articulated fleet vehicles as well as the rigid vehicles. Mark first worked as …

“We have got to get on with insulating more homes because that’s the low-hanging fruit to make housing more energy-efficient”, Sir Edward Davey has told the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). “And we have to find ways to re-purpose gas heating to move to a net-zero carbon economy”. The BMF attended …