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Trade kitchen supplier Howdens, is hosting a free open‑day weekend at the Howden Expo in Yorkshire. The Howdens Expo Event takes place on March 28 and 29 from 9am to 5pm at Thorpe Road, Howden, DN14 7PA, and hosts more than 40 leading suppliers and explore the latest kitchen and …

Toolstation, the supplier of tools and building supplies, has seen its Fast Track delivery service shortlisted as a gamechanger by news publication Retail Week. The Fast Track service allows customers to have products delivered directly to site or their home address in as little as 30 minutes. Fast Track supports a …

Now in its 20th year, the UK Roofing Awards continues to attract talented contractors from across the country to put forward their project in the hopes of being crowned winner.  The UK Roofing Awards will be taking place on Friday 8 May 2026 at the Intercontinental London—The O2. Tables for the event …

Werner renews ladder safety warning amid Ladder Association’s latest Telescopic Ladder Surveillance report. The renewed warning follows an incident involving Electrician Joffrey Bogemans, who was injured after buying a telescopic ladder online from Amazon, which did not meet standdards despite having the EN131 safety standard clearly stamped on it. Werner …

Building materials merchant, PDM, has strengthened its relationship with Maxwell Construction & Civils after securing a £250,000 contract to support a wind farm infrastructure project. Under the agreement, PDM will supply specialist Emtelle ducting and cable tiles to support Maxwell Construction in the installation of power and fibre cables for …

Secured by Design (SBD) has recognised timber door manufacturer JELD-WEN for reaching 25 years of membership with the official police security initiative. Doors accredited by SBD demonstrate an enhanced level of resistance against opportunistic break-ins to provide peace of mind. Certification requires PAS24 testing by an independent third-party from a …

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has reported full‑year revenue of £4.56bn, down 0.9% on last year, as subdued construction activity continued to weigh on its Merchanting operations. However, the second half of the year delivered clearer signs of improved trading momentum and early progress in rebuilding market share. The Group …

Elliotts, the building materials supplier, has introduced a new 13.5-tonne Isuzu rear-mount crane lorry at its Fordingbridge branch as part of a strategic trial within rural and restricted-access locations.  The vehicle entered service earlier this month under a six-month contract hire agreement, with an option to purchase following performance evaluation. Elliotts will …

Independent family-owned builders merchant Lawsons Group has completed the purchase of an additional freehold site adjacent to its existing builders’ merchant branch in Salfords. With the acquisition of the Salfords site, the third property purchase in the last nine months, Lawsons Group operates thirty‑five branches under seven brands, employs more …

Building products manufacturer Marshalls plc has announced its results for the year ended December 31 2025. The group reported a return to revenue growth, and delivered adjusted profit before tax in-line with market expectations. Chief executive officer, Simon Bourne, comments: “We have acted decisively to strengthen Marshalls’ foundations as part …