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  In anticipation of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23, 2018, Lucy Speed, HR advisor at engineering solutions provider Boulting Ltd, explores what employers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) industries can do to attract more females into the sector.   Engineering contributes 26 per cent of …

Construction SMEs have a forward-thinking approach to business and are willing to adapt to new working practices, a survey from Constructionline has shown. The survey undertaken by the supply chain and procurement experts, shows that SMEs are very aware of changes currently impacting the construction sector, but remain positive with …

 More than 85 independent merchants attended Ibstock Brick’s annual Independent Builders Merchants Forum (IBMF) as the event marked its 21st anniversary   The forum, which was held at the Forest of Arden Hotel in Meriden, gave attendees the opportunity to hear about the latest innovations from the UK’s leading brick …

Dormole (the privately-owned business that owns Toolbank) has acquired the share capital of Tucks O’Brien Ltd (TOB) and Tucks Fasteners & Fixings Ltd (QFF ) – the leading tools and fixings distributors based in Dublin. Dormole chairman Andrew Strong said: “We are proud to have developed our business in Ireland …

Builders merchants organisations the Institute of Builders Merchants and the Builders Merchants Federation are likely to merge, following consultations with members from both sides. The initial proposal was announced at the IoBM’s anniversary lunch in at the House of Commons in March and the proposal was put to members and …

Snows Timber, part of the Bradfords group, has implemented a new routing and scheduling system. The programme, named Routyn, means the company can deliver the same volume of products with 25% fewer vehicles covering 10% fewer miles. Snows is the first company in the UK to use Routyn which was …

Builders’ merchant Jewson has invested more than £100k in a new kitchen and bathroom showroom at its York branch. The refurbishment will allow customers to explore the latest kitchen and bathroom designs, as well as chat to the Jewson in branch design experts. Branch manager Matt Freer said: “Our customers …

One of the UK’s largest independent construction firms, has pledged its support to local Inverness-based charity, Mikeysline, which helps people experiencing mental health issues. Robertson is selling reusable water bottles to its employees, subcontractors and wider supply chain, with 100% of the money raised being donated to the Mikeysline charity. …

The Brick Development Association (BDA) is delighted to announce this year’s judging panel for the 42nd annual Brick Awards, which celebrate the most exciting examples of brick architecture in the UK and across the world. New Panel  Hilary Satchwell (Head Judge) – Director, Tibbalds Nicola Kelly – Commercial Director, Skanska Fiona …

 ASSA ABLOY has acquired HKC, a leading manufacturer of professional fit, wired and wireless alarms and cloud based monitoring solutions for both the residential and commercial markets, based in Ireland. ASSA ABLOY is an international group with around 47,000 employees and has global sales close to £6.4 billion. In the …