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The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is advising timber & builders’ merchants to be aware of sub-standard and potentially illegal imports of plywood entering their stock. The advice comes after the introduction of an updated monitoring and testing regime for TTF members, ensuring they are selling only products that conform to …

MKM Building Supplies has continued its nationwide expansion, this time cutting the ribbon on a 53rd branch. Becoming the builders’ merchant’s first branch in Shropshire, MKM Telford’s move brings 18 jobs to the town. MKM’s acclaimed product portfolio will be available at the new branch, staffed by a team of …

Activity in the UK construction sector slowed up in April, according to the latest IHS Markit Construction Purchasing Managers Index. Snow disruption contributed to the fastest drop in construction activity since July 2016. Markit said its construction purchasing managers’ index fell to 47.0 in March, compared to forecasts for a reading of …

The Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor George Pippas, officially opened the Ridgeon Group’s new flagship branch in Norman Way Cambridge, on Tuesday 3rd April, at an event attended by guests including members of the local community, customers and the Ridgeon family. The Mayor congratulated Ridgeons on its long heritage in Cambridge and …

MKM’s branch in Kirkcaldy has won top prize for ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ at a regional business award ceremony. MKM Kirkcaldy scooped the award at a special gala dinner for the Fife Business Awards, at the Glen Pavillion in Dunfermline. The Excellence in Customer Service award celebrates those businesses who …

Palladium Building Supplies were pleased to donate Kingsbridge Primary School Gardening Club with a new pink Wheelbarrow and a range of Children’s Gardening Tools. After the success of their Mother’s Day pink wheelbarrow giveaway and after being contacted by the school who wished to purchase a new wheelbarrow, Palladium decided to …

The generous team at Covers Timber and Builders Merchants has presented three local hospices with £16,950 of funds following a fundraising campaign to help charities in the community. Covers’ Help for Hospices, which runs for one week each year, included a Builders’ Bake Off where budding chefs showcased the best …

A shortage of brownfield sites could hamper the Mayor of London’s plans to solve the capital’s housing crisis. That was the message that builders merchants trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation delivered to Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell MP, when he visited West London builders merchant Lords last week. McDonnell was …

Nearly 200 construction companies and industry figures from across England and Wales gathered in The Midlands to celebrate outstanding contributions made to the built environment, and the high quality work and commitment delivered by NFB members across the regions. Hosted by stand-up comedian Dominic Holland, the sixth annual awards ceremony …

Baxi is sponsoring Expert Trades Live, a series of specialised training courses aimed at helping installers to build a professional and profitable business. The first session, a crash course in marketing, will be held on three different dates at various Baxi training centres across the UK. It all kicks off …