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For the fourth month in a row, the UK construction sector has declined, according to the key findings of the latest IHS MARKIT / CIPS UK CONSTRUCTION PMI® report. Commercial work was again the worst performing area of activity in August, with survey respondents citing delayed decision-making among clients in …

James Burrell Builders Merchants have announced that they have secured Chain of Custody certification FSC & PEFC for their newest branch that has opened in Rotherham. This means that all 10 of the companies branches across the North East and Yorkshire regions, have now achieved the accreditation. As all branches …

Selco Builders Warehouse launched a nationwide search to find the filthiest trade vehicle on the road. The campaign was backed by Ruddy Muddy, a unique artist who makes incredible pieces of temporary art out of mud on vehicles. Selco was inundated with entries, from plumbers’ cars caked in mud to …

National framework organisation Pagabo is launching a new charity to tackle head on the taboo of mental health in the construction industry. The fundraising Pagabo Foundation aims to raise the profile of mental health within the construction industry and will fund resources making support and advice as readily available as …

In celebration of International Wallpaper Week (7th-13th October), Dulux Academy is calling on decorators with design flair and a keen eye for detail to create their very own wallpaper before putting their application skills to the test. Running for the third consecutive year, the Dulux Academy Design and Decorate Challenge …

The new bi-monthly more magazine aims to provide plumbing and heating professionals with useful, interesting and relevant content such as updates to legislation and regulations, competitions and notices of upcoming events from their favoured suppliers. In the first issue, more magazine looks to drive industry excellence with a best practice …

The Bognor Regis branch of Covers Timber and Builders Merchants has agreed to continue its sponsorship of Worthing RFC for the 2019/2020 season.   Covers is a keen advocate for the club, having supported it with sponsorship for many years. The agreement will include perimeter signage at the club’s ground …

To celebrate the opening of its new Whitchurch branch, independent builders merchant Huws Gray will be giving away hundreds of gifts including £2500 worth of holiday vouchers, tools, products and more from today (Monday September 2) until Friday September 20. The store will also hold an open day on Wednesday …

Shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has further enhanced their manufacturing capabilities and capacity with a significant purchase of land and buildings. Over the last 6 months Roman has increased their main shower enclosure manufacturing site from 90,000 square feet to 140,000 square feet. The production lines were expanded from 5 …

Actis is speaking at the first LABC technical roadshow of the autumn when it will share its expertise with builders, designers and building control teams in Bristol. The free session, on Thursday September 26, is likely to be extremely popular and, if it follows the trend set by previous seminars, …