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James Hargreaves is now planning to put Fibo’s bathroom wall panels into all of its 23 showrooms due to the demand generated from installing them in seven new showrooms. The independent plumbers’ merchant started selling Fibo products last November. “Retro-fitting the established showrooms will take time but we’ve had such …

Gyproc Tools discuss the importance of attracting future talent into the construction industry by offering five actionable tips. As a business, attracting the next customer is just as important as the next employee. Following the biggest decline of the sector since 2012, businesses in construction now face a serious challenge …

North east decorators’ merchant Fred Williamson & Sons Ltd has been acquired by growing independent company, C. Brewer & Sons Ltd. The acquisition marks Brewers’ entry into the North East market and is the culmination of a long-term relationship between the two businesses. Founded in 1884 by Fred Williamson in …

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, has praised the commitment of the Builders Merchants Federation for encouraging more young people to enter the building materials industry. During a visit to the BMF headquarters, the Mayor met with apprentices and discussed the career prospects for young people in the sector. …

Solicitors Kara Price and Sarah Wales at transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson look into mental health within the construction industry and what can be done. What’s the problem? Male site workers in construction are three times more likely to commit suicide than the average UK male. This shocking mental health …

BSRIA is delighted to be attending and supporting the Smart Buildings 2018 Conference on Wednesday 9th May at UBS, 5 Broadgate, London, EC2M 2QS. Smart Buildings 2018 is a unique one day conference with leading thinkers coming together to debate the new world of work, exploring new trends and how …

Elliotts, the South’s leading independent supplier of building materials for the trade and public, has been presented with 175th anniversary commemorative trophy by leading power tool company, Stanley Black & Decker. The trophy was received by Elliotts Chairman, Stuart Mason-Elliott, who said “It’s an honour to be presented with this …

Forklift manufacturer and material handling solutions provider Combilift has officially opened its new global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Monaghan, Ireland. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the company also announced that it will be significantly expanding its workforce with the creation of 200 new jobs in the next three …

Graham Plumbers’ Merchant is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2018 Women Installers Together Conference, run by Stopcocks Women Plumbers. To be held on the 4th of July, the free to attend one-day event will include guest speakers, training and the chance to talk to representatives from many top …

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 …