On Thursday 25th October 2018 PHG received notice of RGB’s board decision to resign from membership on 31st December 2018. PHG understands RGB wishes to place their Plumbing and Heating purchases through the Fortis Purchasing Group and this decision has been taken to support the best interests of the company …
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Following the acquisition of Lagan Group by Breedon Group earlier this year, Lagan’s brick, tile and bagged cement products have been rebranded as Breedon. The company manufactures a comprehensive range of concrete roof tiles, clay facing bricks and bagged cement which it supplies to builders’ merchants across the UK and …
Read More »Excitement is mounting as the highest performing Considerate Constructors Scheme registered construction companies and suppliers get ready for the 2018 National Company and Supplier Awards. The Awards will take place on 15-16 November at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) prestigious landmark headquarters in central London. Every company and …
Read More »MPA welcomes the Chancellor’s continuing emphasis on promoting investment set out in his Autumn Budget. The confirmation of the National Roads Fund and financing of Road Investment Strategy 2, the development of the National Productivity Investment Fund and further measures to increase housing supply are significant policies for the construction …
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A Sunderland-based community group is celebrating the completion of its new sensory garden, which was built with the help of volunteers from across the region and builders’ merchant Jewson. Include ‘In’ Autism provides support and services for children, young people and adults with autism, and their families, across the North …
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The BMF has welcomed the proposals announced by the Chancellor in the 2018 Budget that would see “new regional property price caps” introduced to the Help to Buy scheme. This was the main recommendation put to the Chancellor by the BMF in advance of the Budget. Commenting on the Budget, …
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After its success at last year’s ‘Noise Oscars’ ceremony, Salamander Pumps was delighted to return as a sponsor for the Quiet Mark campaign award at this year’s prestigious Noise Abatement Society John Connell Awards. Salamander is pleased to congratulate Vaillant Boilers as recipients of its sponsored award, presented by Sonia …
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After hundreds of votes from the local community, the winner of builders’ merchant D.W. Nye’s Proud to be Local campaign is Jack and Jill Pre-school in Roffey, Horsham. In the third round of the competition this year, local people cast their votes for the charity of their choice via email, …
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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 …
Read More »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 …
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