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ONS figures published today show that construction output increased 2.9% month-on-month in May. This was the fastest monthly growth rate in two years, reflecting an uptick in activity following adverse weather conditions during the first quarter. Compared to a year earlier, output rose 1.6%, but contracted by 1.7% on a …

The construction sector rallied in June as output rose to its highest level since September – a marked improvement to the situation at the beginning of the year. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI® ) posted 53.1 in June, up from 52.5 in May and …

Independent Gateshead-based builders merchant James Burrell is celebrating the completion of a major £200,000 renovation at its branch in Ossett, West Yorkshire. The branch, which opened in 2007 serves Ossett and the local area including Horbury, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Tingley and Batley from its location on Milner Way. It offers a …

A driver from builders and timber merchant Jewson saved the life of an elderly woman he found slumped on her kitchen floor when he tried to deliver her parcel. When Dave Shearer knocked ‘Bunty’ Petty’s door in Somerset to deliver the item she has ordered from Jewson there was no …

Hastings independent builders merchants Stamco have joined the H&B merchant group. With a turnover in excess of £30 million, Stamco have grown rapidly and now trade out of five branches. Managing director John Cornelius said: “We are tremendously excited to be joining the H&B Group.  We see the buying group …

Two Russell Roof Tiles employees raised £1,300 raised for charity at a special Master Chef-style event   The Soup-a-Stars fundraising event, named, saw six couples from Russell Roof Tiles battle it out in front of friends, colleagues and food lovers, in a bid to be crowned cooking champion and raise …

A branch manager at East Anglian merchant Kent Blaxill is running 180k to celebrate the company’s 180th anniversary. Paul Jones, manager of the Melton branch is running the marathon task in aid of armed forces charity Help for Heroes. New not only to marathons but also to running itself, Jones …

SIG Roofing has refurbished its branch in Bishops Waltham and hosted a grand opening event in celebration of the improvements.   The branch, on Claylands Road, invited roofing contractors to enjoy a host of ‘one-off’ special offers including SIG Roofing’s flat and pitched roofing products, offering customers with the opportunity …

Civils & drainage merchant Keyline, is extending its existing corporate partnership with Prostate Cancer UK by five years. Keyline has been working in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK since 2009 and hosts a number of regional and national fundraisers every year to raise awareness and funds for the cause. Keyline’s Annual Rally is the …

The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Defence and MP for South Staffordshire, visited home security experts, ERA, at the company’s new premises at the i54 business park outside Wolverhampton. Following a  tour or the purpose-built offices, manufacturing and warehouse facility, Williamson saw ERA’s complete range of high quality …