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Hull-based builders merchant MKM Building Supplies has officially opened its 60th branch. The branch in Mansfield, which opened today (March 5) is the merchant’s second in Nottinghamshire, alongside MKM Retford. It features a full portfolio of products, including building materials, timber, joinery and roofing supplies, with free local delivery. Heading …

British builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has helped almost 70% of its apprentices achieve a merit or better since becoming the UK’s first ever builders’ merchant to achieve Employer Provider status in October 2017. Travis Perkins is part of the Travis Perkins Group, which also includes DIY specialist Wickes. The Group …

Heating and plumbing apprentices at Leeds College of Building are getting hands on experience using industry standard plumbing and heating components thanks to Altecnic’s donation of product. The company provided 15mm and 22mm unvented inlet composite valves, tundishes and handy tool boxes for the students. Paul Guise, Curriculum manager for …

Insulation specialist Actis, a supporter of speedy but eco-friendly and attractive methods of construction, says housing minister Kit Malthouse’s vision for a golden period of housebuilding is achievable. The minister was speaking recently at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Better Design for Better Places conference in …

  Södra has officially launched Södra Wood (Ireland) Ltd, demonstrating the company’s investment in and commitment to the Northern and Southern Irish market.   The launch was celebrated with 40 key figures from across the Irish timber industry at an event at Finnstown Castle Hotel, Lucan. Guests discussed prominent industry …

James Burrell Builders Merchant has proved it is committed to exceeding the industry standard, by achieving bronze accreditation in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). FORS is a voluntary scheme which aims to raise the level of quality, safety and environmental protection within fleet operations. James Burrell currently has a …

The 4th to 8th March is National Apprenticeship Week. It is a five day celebration of the great work that companies and apprentices are achieving together across the UK. The campaign gives both companies and apprentices the opportunity to showcase the benefits that an apprentice can bring to an organisation …

Dulux Academy says that it is proud to support National Apprenticeship Week for the third consecutive year. This year’s theme National Apprentice Week is ‘Blaze a Trail’ which aims to showcase and celebrate the passion and energy that apprentices bring. Working across its college partners, Dulux Academy will actively involve …

Bradstone, a provider of high quality garden and driveway products, has delivered the first week of its fifth annual Training Academy. Over the course of the week, representatives from across a number of stockists attended Bradstone’s Hulland Ward site in Derbyshire to take part in product training sessions, Q&As with …

Sydenhams  have announced that they have acquired the Snows Timber, Glastonbury operation based in Somerset. The 12 acre Timber site will begin trading as Sydenhams from 1st March 2019. Charles Sherborne, Joint Managing Director is very excited with the acquisition, stating “This represents a fantastic opportunity to grow the Sydenhams …