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Burdens surveyed 130 customers about the big problems facing the construction industry. The biggest concern from the survey is the “price uncertainty” with 33.8% of participants saying they struggle with this. Another challenge facing construction firms is “stock and availability”, with 21.1% of participants saying this is a problem following …

Mannok has won the Operational Excellence in Manufacturing at this year’s Operational Excellence Awards, in Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin. The company put their success down to the launch of its Mannok Leading Excellence Programme in January 2022 and has rolled out four core pillars of Lean, Sustainability, Skills and Development. …

British Woodworking Federation reveals timber windows and doors are viewed positively by homeowners but the misunderstanding over their performance persists. The survey had 1,500 participants and 32% said the aesthetic appeal is important, 31% agreed that lifespan is important and 24% said security features are important. Helen Hewitt, CEO at …

SAM announces £7 million investment program to commit to help the growth of its merchant customers. The UK’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior MDF mouldings, SAM, claims the investment has enabled it to develop in five core areas: A new prime finish product to ensure the profiles have a …

Worcester Bosch is launching a new #LikeABosch campaign which is an environmental scheme aimed at consumers who want to reduce their CO2 emissions. There are solutions for all household types from the Air to Water Heat Pump which use approximately 75% air sourced energy and is suitable for most house …

Derby-based family independent merchant Browns Builders Merchants, has taken on Intact’s merchant software. The company, which has been supplying building materials to both the trade and the public since 1990, recognised the need for a more efficient and streamlined solution to replace their outdated system. The decision to move to …

The BMF is calling for a 12 month delay to the ULEZ scheme, in the Greater London area, to help businesses. The Builders Merchant Federation has written twice to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, outlining their concern of the impact ULEZ will have to their members. John Newcomb, BMF …

Trainee bricklayer Luke, 17, was in his second year of a bricklaying at Otley College when he suffered an aneurysm, known as an arteriovenous malformation. Luke has spent time in hospitals and rehabilitation centres before moving to the Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre, The Chantry, around 18 months ago. Tony …

The leading decorating and DIY retailer, Leyland SDM, will have a stand on Pall Mall East at London Pride on July 1 2023. Cliff Rendell, people director at Leyland SDM, said: “We are very proud to be returning to Pride in London for a second year. Last year was a …

MKM has partnered with manufacturer Symphony to showcase their Freedom range of Kitchens, which are specifically designed to support independent living for family members with disability needs, which is available across the whole of Scotland. The company has adapted versions of existing kitchens, Symphony’s Freedom range is built around the …