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It was an exciting week for Plumb Inn (the plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists in Enfield) as they unveiled their IPG flagship store last week. The launch, which took place from the 2nd – 6th September, saw Plumb Inn reveal a brand-new look to their Enfield branch, following their partnership with The …

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day in which organisations across the world raise awareness about suicide prevention. With over 6,507 suicides registered in the UK last year alone, it is vital we open up this conversation.   In response to the latest report released by the Office of National …

Former world boxing champion Carl Froch MBE officially opened the newly-refurbished Sheffield branch of independent builders merchant Frank Key this morning (September 9). The Nunnery Drive branch of Frank Key Building Supplies in Park Hill, Sheffield has undergone a £250,000 investment, including a complete internal and external refit. Froch was …

Irish landscaping company Tobermore has announced they are extending their sponsorship of Ulster Rugby, with a two year deal running until April 2021. Welcoming the sponsorship, David Henderson, managing director at Tobermore said ‘‘We are delighted to be sponsoring Ulster Rugby and avidly follow their progress. The team attracts the …

Institute of Student Employers’ (ISE) annual student recruitment survey reports a resilient graduate labour market in the construction industry with 35% more jobs than the previous year. This level of growth was equalled only by the public sector, while the graduate jobs market overall grew 10% year-on-year. Since the 2008 …

Inverness-based wood panel manufacturer Norbord has plaid a blinder by assisting in the creation of an innovative weavers’ display. The company is supporting Prickly Thistle, a local tartan weaving start-up, by donating locally manufactured wood panelling to assist in the creation of an innovative display housed within a pop-up mill. …

Scott Parnell has been promoted to Gold Accreditation with Constructionline, the procurement and supply chain management service.   Constructionline, which only allows companies to become certified members once they meet a set of rigorous assessment criteria, awarded Scott Parnell with Silver Accreditation at the beginning of 2019. The company has …

Check out the latest Pavestone Rally gallery…. The 2019 Psvestone Rally saw entrants buying  a road-legal car for under £500 (the cheaper the car, the more fun!), dressing it up and hitting the road for four days to Lake Como. Dressed in fancy dress, they have to complete challenges along …

Nicholls Building & Timber Merchants successfully implemented and opened a new Distribution Centre on the outskirts of Witney, Oxfordshire. The centre will relieve pressure on the existing Nicholls Building & Timber branch in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. Allowing branch staff to focus on servicing inbound and collect customers whilst maximising fulfilment of …

JP Kitchens and Bathrooms has launched a new website, developed to provide their customers and business partners with a more user-friendly browsing experience. The new website portrays the ethos of a business that has been built on a service regime, underpinned by a wealth of industry knowledge and over 40 …