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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 …
Read More »Saint-GoBain PAM launches BIM Library
Saint-Gobain PAM, the leading cast iron drainage solutions manufacturer aims to ease the burden on developers, specifiers and contractors in the early stages of construction by launching its BIM library and supporting elements. The business first began working on its BIM journey five years ago and was one of the …
Read More »Leica opens new office in Morocco
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced the opening of its new office in Casablanca to bring quality solutions and enhance the efficiency of services in Morocco, and strengthen its position on the African continent. The opening of a subsidiary in Morocco is part of Leica Geosystems’ global growth …
Read More »Rexel supply to Royal Engineer project
When the Ministry of Defence required three new, accommodation blocks to be built on the Falkland Islands, Rexel went above and beyond to provide products, project support and training to the Corp of Royal Engineers to help them successfully complete Project ANEMOI. Project ANEMOI is a £20m capital works project …
Read More »Xtratherm opens first BMF Regional Centre of Excellence in the Republic of Ireland
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has launched its 21st Regional Centre of Excellence with the support of Xtratherm, the first BMF Centre in the Republic of Ireland. The growing network of BMF Regional Centres of Excellence is making training courses and regional meetings more accessible to BMF members around the UK and …
Read More »JTL becomes stonewall diversity champion
With one of its key drivers being a commitment to diversity and equality, leading work-based training company JTL, which specialises in the provision of apprenticeships in the electrical and heating and plumbing sectors, has become a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Stonewall will work with JTL and guide the company through an …
Read More »Dulux Trade honoured for healthcare colour initiative
Dulux Trade has been recognised with a prestigious national award for its pioneering work in healthcare. The ProCure 22 awards – which recognise those approved suppliers in the NHS procurement framework providing best in class service – awarded Dulux Trade its Collaborative Working award. The award was announced at the …
Read More »‘Spotlight on…Women in Construction’ campaign wins prestigious industry award
Scheme recognised for its “outstanding contribution” to encouraging women into the construction industry The Considerate Constructors Scheme has triumphed at the London Construction Awards, winning the ‘Women in Construction’ Award for its national ‘Spotlight on…women in construction’ campaign. The award recognises the Scheme’s exceptional efforts to boost the much-needed industry …
Read More »Flooring and foodies unite at Covers’ free open day
Covers Home Ideas in Chichester will be hosting a free cookery and flooring open day on Thursday 1st November. Not only will foodie enthusiasts get the chance to witness NEFF demonstrator Adrienne Cleasby cook up some classic brunch favourites, but the Covers’ team will also be on hand showcasing the …
Read More »Actis joins TV’s Jon Culshaw at LABC Building Excellence Awards
Insulation specialist Actis is to present a trophy to one of the 15 winners of the LABC’s prestigious annual awards at a ceremony in London next month. The LABC Building Excellence Awards event, the largest B2B awards in the building control sector, will be hosted on November 9 by Dead …
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