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Spotlight on Mental Health in the Construction Industry

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 …

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BSRIA supporting Smart Building 2018 Conference

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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 …

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Stanley Black and Decker recognises Elliotts with Commemorative Trophy

DeWalts General Sales Manager Mick Gill presents a 175th anniversary commemorative trophy to Elliotts Chariman Stuart Mason Elliott

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 …

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Combilift open new HQ in Ireland

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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 …

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Graham Sponsors Stopcocks’ Conference

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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 …

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Kent Blaxill creates new jobs as it opens in Cambridge

Designer Paints at Kent Blaxill

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 …

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BMCO donates to Hull DIY SOS

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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 …

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50% growth at £27m online construction materials firm

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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 …

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Grant UK expands Spares Operation

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 …

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Actis backs NHBC’s call for more offsite homes following Beast from the East report

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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 …

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