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Littlehampton-based The IPG are proud to be celebrating their anniversary this month, toasting a successful growth period since the company was founded five years ago. The IPG was first established in 2013 by founder Robin Beal, with the aim to support independent plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists with growth and …

The Chancellor Philip Hammond has today taken positive steps to address the housing crisis and breathe new life back into our high streets, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the Budget 2018, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “It is important that the Chancellor has …

The Construction Industry Training Board’s announcement this week that it is ploughing £5 million into helping under-represented people move into the industry has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis. The CITB’s Pathways into Construction fund will help building firms train ‘hard to reach’ candidates in a bid to address the …

Customers and staff at a Swansea builders merchant have proved ‘great sports’ by raising more than £1,300 for a local hospice. Selco Builders Warehouse, based on Upper Fforest Way in Llansamlet, held a raffle in branch for two Christmas cracker sporting fixtures in the city in aid of Ty Olwen. …

Ibstock Brick has been shortlisted in two categories for the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2019. Ibstock plc,  will go up against nine other businesses in the Energy Efficiency category, and Michael McGowan, the company’s Quality, Environmental and Energy Manager, has also been shortlisted in the Energy Management Leader of the Year …

 The Builders Merchants Federation will be addressing the important issue of mental health at next year’s BMF All Industry Conference.  Speaking on the main platform on Day One, award-winning mental health campaigners Neil Laybourn and Jonny Benjamin MBE will share their story and offer practical advice on how to work …

Setting off on a journey of over 8,000 km with just your bike to carry everything was an ambitious endeavour but that’s what the team at Broke.Bike.Mountain began in July this year. The team then consisted of Louis Blaxill, George Jones and Calum Craig, all aged 23 and who had …

“Don’t worry, we want to protect and safeguard investment in renewable energy and green infrastructure to help insulate homes and fit solar panels” was the message from John McDonnell MP to the Builders Merchants’ Federation (BMF) yesterday. The Shadow Chancellor was answering a question from Brett Amphlett, who represented the …

Aico Ltd. has re launched its website – www.aico.co.uk – with a new look and new features.   Whilst retaining the valuable information that has made its website so popular with customers, including detailed product and alarm technology information along with an extensive selection of support tools and information, the …

Resilience dominates business thinking and planning where trade and the movement of goods are concerned, according to a new report published today.  The Logistics Update, launched by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) in partnership with Santander, polled the opinions of more than 370 freight and logistics businesses operating in the …