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Braden Hockley, a Gloucester-based plumber, has been announced as the winner of a long-running competition by JG Speedfit. Hockley, who has spent 13 years as a qualified plumber, was picked from over tens of thousands of entrants of the “20 Grand in Your Hand” competition run by JG Speedfit. He …

A longstanding commitment to ethical and responsible manufacturing has enabled Wienerberger to achieve an “Excellent” rated BES 6001 certificate for its UK manufactured bricks, roof tiles and pavers. BES 6001 (The BRE Global Environmental and Sustainability Standard) provides a framework for the responsible sourcing of construction products. This third party assessment …

Everybody has heard (and seen) the builder’s bum, but what about the plumber’s knee? New research released today has revealed that nearly 75% of working plumbers experience problems with their knees, yet only 41% have discussed the issue with their GP. The study conducted by The IPG – a leading …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has launched its 22nd Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE), and the third in Scotland, at Superglass Insulation in Stirling. The growing network of BMF Regional Centres of Excellence is making training courses and regional meetings more accessible to BMF members throughout the UK and Ireland. …

Arnold Laver & Co. Limited and The National Timber Group are pleased to announce that they have merged, to create the largest independent timber distribution business in the UK. With combined revenue approaching £250 million, the new enlarged Group has 52 distribution and processing sites extending from the north of …

Dulux Academy is the proud winner of the 2018 On the Tools Training Excellence Award. The awards, which celebrate and reward construction workers, sub- contractors, tools and equipment manufacturers and construction companies from across the UK, were held at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham. All entries for the awards are independently …

Stone and porcelain landscaping supplier Digby Trading has appointed Andy Williamson as director, to work alongside owners Claire Digby and Darren Digby. Williamson was previously managing director at IKO plc and, prior to that, worked at Yale Security Products and Henkel, is a Trustee of the Rainy Day Trust and …

Howarth Timber & Building Supplies’ London Brockley branch manager, Aron Ford, has received the prestigious Timber Trades Journal (TTJ) Career Development (Over 25) Award. The award recognises talented individuals in the timber and merchanting sector who have been proactive in developing their skill set and applying this positively in their …

Flame Heating Group is laying down the foundations for continued growth and expansion after investing in a new head office. The 2,821 sq.ft building, located on Boldon Business Park, will replace the heating and plumbing merchant’s existing head office in Team Valley, which will remain the firm’s lead branch. Flame’s …