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Jewson has revealed details of its fourth Building Better Communities competition, which gives tradespeople the chance to apply for a share of a £250,000 prize fund. Whether it’s a community project close to their heart or a deserving colleague who needs a helping hand, tradespeople can put forward their good …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has confirmed that Steve Backley OBE, one of Britain’s most consistent and popular athletes who won medals at three different Olympic games, will speak at the first BMF Young Merchants Conference. The BMF Young Merchants Conference, one of three special events held to celebrate the …

Inflexion Private Equity is pleased to announce that it has completed a minority investment in Huws Gray Limited, one of the largest independent builders merchants in the UK.   Huws Gray, founded in 1990 on Anglesey, Wales, with one location, now operates from 57 trading locations with almost 800 staff. …

2018 is a year of celebration for the team at AJW Distribution as it is with great pride that they are celebrating its 20th year. Set up by Managing Director Alan John Woods back in March 1998,the business, with nearly 60 staff in 4 depots throughout the region and a …

John Ward. Founder of Stockgap Ltd and past president of the Builders Merchants Federation passed away on 27th March 2018. A thanksgiving and memorial service will be held at St. John’s Church, Hildenborough, (TN11 9HR) on Friday 27th April at 2.00pm, for anyone who wishes to pay their respects and meet to remember …

NMBS hosted this year’s event on Tuesday 10th April, the evening before the 2018 NMBS Exhibition, at the E.ON Lounge in the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. Almost 650 guests gathered for the evening of fine dining, first-rate entertainment and the opportunity for some relaxed and informal networking.  Following a drinks reception …

CCF, a leading insulation and interior building products distributor, has committed to a national service training initiative for all staff, in addition to launching a new and improved website. The online resource and training will help to further develop the customer service experience, by improving access to technical expertise, sales …

Williams & Co, the trade-only plumbing and heating merchant, is opening a new 17,000sq ft warehouse in Manchester this June. A spokesperson said: “We’ve been supplying to the trade in the South East since 1972 and now we’re ready to bring our low prices, wide range of products and excellent counter …

Lauener brings a wealth of skills knowledge to the role, having served as chief executive of the Institute Apprenticeships and the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders, said: “Peter’s commitment to the development of skills is beyond question. It is the …

Rapidly-expanding environmental consultancy Naturally Compliant has significantly extended its offering to clients with the launch of bespoke training courses aimed at raising environmental awareness in the construction sector. The Scottish-based company has already been asked to provide training for a multinational building and civil engineering contractor with operational interests throughout …