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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 …

  Södra Wood was delighted this month to sponsor the undergraduate architecture students’ timber workshop at The Cass, London Metropolitan University.   The construction workshop is an annual event for the School of Architecture, taking place in February each year. Second year architecture students travel offsite to Mudchute Park and Farm, …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has introduced a new sales talent development programme, accredited by the Institute of Sales Management (ISM), to support individuals looking to successfully develop and manage a portfolio of customers. Designed for small groups of between six and eight delegates and delivered over twelve months, Essential …

As National Apprenticeship Week 2019 fast approaches (4-8 March), Leeds College of Building is getting ready to showcase why it is a leader in the field of vocational training. Named BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of the Year in 2018, Leeds College of Building is pulling out all the stops and hosting …

Marley has teamed up with Leeds College of Building to help support the next generation of roofers. A unique one-day training course created and delivered by Marley provided an opportunity for 16 second and third year roofing apprentices to gain first-hand experience on how to compile accurate roofing estimates. The …

Flamco UK has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). The BMF is the only UK and Ireland organisation that represents and protects the interests of merchants and suppliers in the building materials supply industry. Flamco manufactures and distributes system components for heating, cooling and potable water installations. Its best known …