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Ibstock plc has been rewarded for its ‘people-first’ approach to energy efficiency at the Energy Awards 2019. The UK’s leading manufacturer of clay and concrete products was crowned the winner of the Behaviour Change / Employee Engagement Award in recognition of the work it has done in inspiring staff to …

The new Sherborne branch of Bradfords Building Supplies has designed its interiors to produce a concept store which features SterlingOSB Zero. The Bradfords’ team wanted to create visuals that would showcase 250 years of Bradford’s heritage in this flagship development; for this SterlingOSB Zero was the ideal choice. Not only …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has been shortlisted in three categories of the prestigious Association Awards, which promote best practice and showcase important work being done in UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations. The BMF is shortlisted for Best Conference Development, in recognition of the 2019 BMF All Industry …

A local school’s woodworking project has benefitted from a donation of tools and accessories from Stourport business Thompson & Parkes. Realising that some of their woodworking equipment was reaching the end of its life, Oak Class from Astley C.E. Primary School wrote letters to Thompson & Parkes in Stourport asking …

Charities and hospices across England and Wales have received almost £20,000 worth of food and supplies, thanks to a generous pre-Christmas giveaway by a leading builders merchant. All 67 branches of Selco Builders Warehouse surprised local good causes with food bundles and gifts as the countdown to the festive season …

West Cornwall Women’s Aid has been voted as the latest recipient of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund and now has £1,000 to spend at an RGB branch. The charity received the most votes following a public poll, where it was up against Path Torbay and Crediton Methodist Church. …

A report published this month into how the timber frame industry can play a major role in helping solve the housing crisis has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis. The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Timber Industries says the government must commit to long-term investment into the industry to give …

Russell Roof Tiles’ annual Big Quiz returned to Burton recently, raising an impressive £7,500 for local charities and community causes. 40 teams of four, which included customers, friends, family, staff and suppliers from across the UK, joined the leading roof tile manufacturer for an evening of competitive quizzing, a nail-biting …

Irish building products supplier Quinn Building Products walked away with three awards and a second place trophy at the end of the National Buying Group’s 2019 Conference and Supplier of the Year Awards. The buying group, now in its 16th year, made the presentations to suppliers across its portfolio of …

“Retrofitting millions of homes is all part of Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution to move to a net-zero carbon economy,” John McDonnell told the Builders Merchants’ Federation today. “And we want to build up the supply chain throughout the country to do that”. The Shadow Chancellor was answering a question from …