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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 …

A team of 33 colleagues from Covers Timber and Builders Merchants in Chichester will be taking part in St Wilfrid’s Hospice Moonlight Walk on Saturday 5th May in memory of a loyal colleague who sadly passed away in January. Kev Starling, who worked at the company for over 40 years, …

Elmhurst Energy, the leading energy performance measurement specialist is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Formed in 1993, the company has gone from strength to strength over the past two and a half decades, growing to over 7,000 members, served by 68 employees from its Lutterworth Headquarters. “This is a proud milestone …

Lawrence Waterman, OBE, Chairman of the British Council, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to health and safety at the Safety and Health Excellence Awards gala night on 11 April 2018. The Awards were launched this year to celebrate innovation and achievements in occupational safety …

Eurocell, manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and plastic building products; has been shortlisted in this year’s National Recycling Awards in the Manufacturer of the Year category. The awards, held in association with specialist magazine Materials Recycling World, celebrate best practice and innovation in the UK waste and …

As the principal distributor for Wilsonarts Synergii offer throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland, Potter Cowan has been stocking the Wilsonart UK Synergii worksurface for over a year and is enjoying record growth with the brand. Potter Cowan is Ireland’s leading trade-only kitchen product and component distributor operating from its three …