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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 …
Read More »Naturally Compliant launches training programme to raise environmental awareness
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 …
Read More »Covers to take part in Moonlight Walk in memory of colleague
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, …
Read More »Elmhurst Energy celebrates its 25th Anniversary
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 …
Read More »Lawrence Waterman receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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 …
Read More »Eurocell shortlisted for prestigious recycling award
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 …
Read More »Ireland’s Potter Cowan Enjoys Growth with Wilsonart Synergii
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 …
Read More »Selco reaches Milestone of 62nd Branch Opening
Selco Builders Warehouse has opened its 62nd branch, and second in Leeds, on Roundhay Road, marking another milestone in the company’s fast paced expansion. The branch further strengthens Selco’s presence in Yorkshire, where it already operates on Elland Road in the city, as well as Bradford and York. This latest …
Read More »VitrA become latest BiKBBI corporate sponsor
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI), confirmed today that bathroom manufacturer VitrA has become the latest premium KBB brand to support the organisation. VitrA is part of the Eczacıbaşı Group, one of Turkey’s most prominent industrial groups, and was founded in 1942. VitrA has been supplying …
Read More »Gibbs & Dandy says “cheers” to loyal customers with pub voucher
Gibbs & Dandy is saying “cheers” to its loyal customers this month with a pub voucher for those who spend on orders collected from branch in April. The national builders’ merchant will be bringing this popular campaign back for round 2, offering up to £100 in pub vouchers when account …
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