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12,000 ‘dominoes’ have weaved their way through Hull in a landmark event, and will now be donated to good causes. The special event – Dominoes – went ahead thanks to MKM Building Supplies as well as the help of 450 volunteers. 3.5 kilometres worth of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks sequentially …

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has announced the acquisition of EDP, a company listed on The London Stock Exchange.  EDP supplies sales analytics & CRM and ERP software, such as Vecta and Quantum, to merchants and other distributors.  The K8 ERP solution, developed by KCS, is widely used in similar markets, …

Selco Bulders Warehouse, part of the Grafton Group, has lent its support to a pioneering group which is using old shipping containers to fight homelessness in Bristol. Selco’s Bristol branch, on Sheene Way, is backing the organisation Help Bristol’s Homeless by offering building materials at vastly reduced rates. Help Bristol’s …

Royal Marines are enjoying new kitchens at their barracks in North Devon after Norbord, a leading wood panel manufacturer, answered an appeal for help on social media. Norbord and selected partners provided a makeover for three kitchens by donating new units produced at the company’s South Molton plant. Following the …

It is a hat-trick for Russell Roof Tiles, as the roofing tile manufacturer announces that it will once again be supporting Burton Albion for a third consecutive year. Following a successful two seasons of sponsorship, Russell Roof Tiles is supporting Burton Albion’s 2018 / 2019 season with the first game …

A warning by MPs that heat related deaths are likely to treble by 2050 has prompted insulation specialist Actis to reiterate its call for architects and specifiers to create homes which stay cool in summer as well as warm in winter. The warning, by the government’s Environmental Audit Select Committee, …

Baxi is continuing to build upon its training offering by opening a new satellite centre in partnership with Birmingham Met College. The centre will offer customers access to the manufacturer’s free product training courses, which combine hands-on experience with insider tips and tricks from the company’s expert trainers. This follows …

A market-leading payload potential meant that when Durham Render Centre decided to stand down the 7.5-tonne FUSO Canter it purchased six years ago, the firm’s owners had no difficulty in deciding on a replacement – they chose another Canter. Like its predecessor the new truck was supplied by Bell Truck …

Richmonds are delighted to announce the opening of the second Edinburgh Branch of Richmonds Plumbing & Heating Merchants Ltd. Our new 6000sq/ft Trade Centre and Bathroom Showroom featuring “INSTINCT” bathroom products is located at Prestonfield Industrial Estate, 30-34 King’s Haugh, Edinburgh EH16 5UY and is now OPEN for business. This new branch brings …

Ecological Building Systems will bring together a Passivhaus expert, a timber construction pioneer and a world famous tourist attraction this November when the company takes its Perfect Airtight Seal Seminar Tour to Belfast’s Titanic venue. Combining a celebration of the city’s shipbuilding heritage with its pioneering approach to creating a …