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Werner, manufacturer of access solutions, has confirmed its commitment to a second year of partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). Since joining forces with the PDC, Werner has successfully brought its brand closer to darts fans across the UK through high-profile visibility at major tournaments, digital engagement opportunities with …

Roofing specialist BMI UK & Ireland has launched MyBMI, a new self-service digital platform that provides roofing professionals with 24/7 access to business information. Developed using customer insights, MyBMI is designed to be a one-stop knowledge hub that helps roofing projects run smoothly, without the restriction of traditional office hours. …

Figures published by the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) in the Plumbing and Heating Merchants Index (PHMI) confirm a continued decline in sales volumes in the second quarter of the year. Comparing the second quarter’s performance with the same period in the previous year shows that total value sales in Q2 …

Figures released in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) for Q2 2026 reflect a subdued construction market, with year-on-year sales of building materials down in volume but up in price. This continues the trend from Q1, with activity hampered by Middle East tensions affecting energy and oil prices, restrictive …

London based decorating and DIY retailer Leyland has announced the return of its flagship Big School Makeover campaign. Now in its fourth year, Leyland’s annual competition offers schools across the capital the chance to win a share of a £10,000 makeover jackpot. The competition will see three schools receive a prize …

Timber Development UK (TDUK), the trade association for the timber supply chain, has welcomed the announcement of nearly £10 billion of funding being allocated to build over 70,000 social and affordable homes across England. Announced on August 25, this is the first wave of funding under the Social and Affordable …

Leyland has stepped up its support for homelessness charity St Mungo’s this summer, prompted by sustained periods of extreme heat. With temperatures reaching unprecedented levels this summer, St Mungo’s outreach teams have seen a worrying increase in serious health issues linked to heat and dehydration among people sleeping rough. In …

Steve Durdant-Hollamby has been appointed chairman of H&B, the independent builders merchant buying group, which has over 100 members. He brings a wealth of experience from across the building materials industry, including senior leadership experience with Lords Group Trading and Genuit Group. Having worked across both merchanting and manufacturing, Durdant-Hollamby …

Building Heroes has launched Friends of Building Heroes, a new community of organisations supporting members of the Armed Forces community as they transition into civilian careers. The initiative offers SMEs, housing providers, contractors, consultants, local authorities and other socially minded organisations a straightforward way to help fund practical training, career …

TrustMark, the Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for home improvements, has announced a new collaboration with Trusted Payments, an app-based consumer-protection service. The announcement follows the Government’s own package of measures unveiled on August 28 to protect consumers from cowboy builders and rogue bailiffs, which named Trusted Payments among the schemes helping …