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Plasterboard manufacturer Siniat will be sponsoring a Building Safety Panel during the the Building the Future Conference, focusing on the impact of new regulations brought in to improve safety and accountability throughout the construction industry. The panel is part of a CPD event that aims to deliver insights to help …

Huws Gray , the builders’ merchant group, has implemented the ControlUp ONE platform to optimize its IT infrastructure across 335 branches and more than 4,000 endpoints.   Huws Gray Group has deployed the ControlUp ONE platform across its VDI environments and Windows 11 laptops and desktops used by on-site employees, remote …

Travis Perkins Managed Services, the materials supplier to social housing providers, has opened a new hub to help housing association Salix Homes deliver its repairs service. The depot in Weaste, Salford, will support Salix Homes’ repairs and maintenance teams with parts, materials, training facilities, and on-site recycling areas to help …

London motorsport enthusiasts will have the chance to go full throttle against defending British Touring Car champion Jake Hill at a special event at Selco Builders Warehouse in Southwark. On October 2 between 10am and 2pm customers and other members of the general public will be invited to challenge Hill …

The Construction Inclusion Coalition’s (CIC) second annual Impact Report, ‘Building a Better Legacy’, highlights how the Elevate women’s network has doubled in size to 140 members within one year, representing 29 different construction businesses. The growing network is based on a regular programme of in-person workshops or hosted webinars to …

The Pallet LOOP, the pallet collection and re-use innovator, has introduced a free three-day collection service option to replace its previous ten-day service. The Pallet LOOP, part of forestry specliats BSW Timber,  previously offered two collection possibilities; a three-day service (with a £100 fee); and a free ten-day option. The …

Travis Perkins, the UK builders’ merchant, is celebrating the halfway point of its three-year charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Scotland, with customers and colleagues across the business raising over £300,000. The partnership, voted for by colleagues, is designed to raise vital funds for care, support and ground-breaking research, …

Thursday 25th September saw the return of the  BMJ Industry Awards lunch, taking place this year at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge, in London. The BMJ Industry Awards are a celebration of excellence from across the builders’ merchants sector. These awards shine a light on the incredible brands, merchants …

Drayton, the manufacturer of heating controls, is partnering up with City Plumbing Supplies (CPS) for its nationwide training van tour. The Drayton training van will be journeying across the country throughout September and October, Starting in Plymouth on September 30, where Drayton manufactures its products, and finishing in Leeds on …

Wolseley Group has announced a significant investment in its supply chain, aimed to help meet rising demand for low carbon heating solutions and provide support to customers navigating the energy transition. Central to the investment programme is the transformation of its Measham Distribution Centre into a dedicated fulfilment centre. The …