Decorating and builders merchants Kent Blaxill are opening their new store at Kings Court, Kings Hedge Road in Cambridge on Thursday 17 May 2018. The family firm has over 175 years’ experience in working with professional and DIY home markets and provides a wide range of quality decorating products. The team will mark …
Read More »BMCO donates to Hull DIY SOS
Independent merchant Builders’ Merchant Company Ltd got involved in the most recent BBC Production of DIY SOS, taking place in Hessle, Hull. BMCo Ltd were more than happy to donate a variety of materials, from 22mm Egger Board to Top Soil to aid in this worthy cause. BMCo’s Hull branch …
Read More »50% growth at £27m online construction materials firm
Construction Materials Online (CMO), the rapidly expanding online retailer of building materials, has seen record growth, achieving revenues of £27m in the year to 31 December 2017, an increase of almost 50% since the previous year (2016: £18m) as e-commerce continues to win business in the sector from traditional builders …
Read More »Grant UK expands Spares Operation
Leading heating specialist Grant UK has expanded its spares operation, supplying spares to customers throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Thousands of spare parts are kept in stock, comprising a full range of Riello spares, general oil and Grant specific product spares, including renewables. With Business Development Manager Mike Toms overseeing …
Read More »Actis backs NHBC’s call for more offsite homes following Beast from the East report
The NHBC’s call this week for a drastic shift towards building more offsite homes in order to reach government housing targets has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis. The rallying cry follows the release of this quarter’s new build statistics by the NHBC – which says that the harsh winter …
Read More »IoBM to Sponsor BMF Mastermerchant Challenge
The Institute of Builders Merchants (IoBM) is to sponsor the 2018 BMF Mastermerchant competition, the industry’s annual team building challenge. This is the first time that the IoBM has supported the event and marks the beginning of a closer working relationship with the BMF. The IoBM is a renowned supporter …
Read More »Government on course to miss Housebuilding Pledge by 84,000 homes
*New homes starts fell year-on-year in first six months of this government *If growth in rate of building evaporates, shortfall could widen to 140,000 London, 30 April 2018 – Ministers are on course to miss their manifesto pledge on house building by more than 80,000 homes after construction slowed in …
Read More »Zipwall to attend Safety and Health Expo in London
ZipWall® will be showcasing its extensive range of dust protection solutions from 19th-21st June. Visitors to the ZipWall® stand will be able to meet the expert team and learn more about the complete ZipWall® product portfolio. The innovative ZipWall® Dust Barrier System offers trade professionals a complete range of dust …
Read More »Second chance to win £500 from D.W. Nye’s ‘Proud to be Local’ campaign
Following the launch of D.W. Nye’s ‘Proud to be Local’ campaign, and the announcement of the first winner. 4TheYouth in Horsham received £500 for its Forest School last month. The builders’ merchant is now on the look-out for a second Sussex cause. Throughout April, D.W. Nye are once again calling …
Read More »Covers renews sponsorship of Chichester Festival Theatre
Covers will be continuing its sponsorship of Chichester Festival Theatre for a fifth consecutive year. As a Silver Principal Partner, the independent builders’ merchant, which has its headquarters on Quarry Lane, will appear in production programmes and brochures for shows being staged throughout the Theatre’s Festival 2018 and winter seasons. …
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