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A new ‘Dedicated Strategy for Small Housebuilders’ is set to reverse the decline in the number of new homes built by small builders, which has plummeted to just 2,500 today from 12,000 in 1998. The Cross-Party MPs leading the report said: “We have many legitimate disagreements with each other on …
Read More »Lakes Bathrooms launch first-ever shower enclosure for pets
Gloucestershire based shower enclosures specialists, Lakes Bathrooms, are launching a new collection of shower enclosures specifically for pets.
Lakes Bathrooms is a company focused on providing a showering experience that applies to the ...
Read More »John Nicholls scores bullseye for Sport Relief
John Nicholls Building and Plumbing merchants on Telford Road, Bicester challenged their customers, suppliers and staff to beat Darts legend Andy “The Viking” Fordham at its Bicester merchant on Friday 23rd March in aid of Sport Relief. Several people from the local darts community in Oxfordshire also came to take on …
Read More »Shower market shuns Brexit blip in 2018
The new 2018 report on the UK shower market from MTW Research finds that whilst the prospect of Brexit is dampening performance, robust demand continues to support above inflation growth in 2018 for most sectors. Brexit ‘Blip’ Softened by Millennials & Empty Nesters The 270 page report identifies the Brexit …
Read More »Environmental expert warns of serious delays to construction projects
Lack of awareness of a recent regulatory change could lead to significant and costly delays in both large and small construction projects in Scotland, a leading environmental consultancy has warned. From January 1 this year, construction projects are obliged to obtain a “Complex License” for any project larger than four …
Read More »A good start to 2018 for merchants
Year on Year Total Builders’ merchant value sales were up 8.4% in January 2018 compared with January last year, lifted by one additional trading day. Landscaping (+14.5%) was strongest, with Ironmongery (+12.0%), Plumbing Heating & Electrical (+10.7%) and Kitchens & Bathrooms (+10.3%) also doing well. Five categories grew more slowly, …
Read More »James Burrell announces new Morpeth branch
Independent builders merchant James Burrell has announced it will open a new branch in Morpeth this summer following a £1 million investment. The site, which is located in Coopies Lane Industrial Estate will offer a full range of high quality building and timber products as well as landscaping and roofing …
Read More »British Gypsum awarded 2018 business superbrand status
British Gypsum is pleased to announce it has once again been named a Business Superbrand. British Gypsum, part of the Saint-Gobain group, is the UK’s leading manufacturer of interior lining systems. With over 100 years experience in plaster, plasterboard and ceiling solutions, the company produces a multitude of innovative and …
Read More »Pasquill recognise colleagues through its annual awards
Pasquill recently held its third annual awards evening, to celebrate staff excellence across the business. The ceremony was held at Woodland Grange in Leamington Spa. Awards categories included: Design Centre of the Year, Operations Branch of the Year, Outstanding Contribution to EHS, Outstanding Contribution to Pasquill, Innovation, Newcomer of the …
Read More »Covers sponsors Chichester Rugby Club
Covers Timber and Builders Merchants is delighted to have agreed to sponsor Chichester Rugby Club for another season.
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