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Housebuilders are investing in modern methods of construction and skills to address a number of industry challenges as it looks to deliver growth and new homes for the future, according to new research from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Wienerberger, UK provider of wall, roof and landscaping solutions, kick starts the New Year by winning the prestigious Supplier of the Year for 2017 award from the UK’s largest building merchant, Travis Perkins.

An employee from Gravesend groundwork and materials supplier Rudridge has celebrated 15 years at the company.

Following a public vote, Lapford Victory Hall has been chosen as the latest winner of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund.

The sky’s the limit for 18 Parker Building Supplies employees who have passed their exams with flying colours.

Carlton Manufacturing has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) ‘the authoritative voice’ of builder’s merchants. Carlton Manufacturing produce a comprehensive range of bagged, ready-to-use products for applications such as fence & gate posts, bases for sheds & greenhouses, brick & block laying and much more.

Last week (Monday 15th January) Milford held a ribbon cutting ceremony, Director Ken Coad, along with his son and Yorkshire Cricket Club player, Ben Coad and plumbing and heating division manager, Brad Rushton. They also took the opportunity to announce their Employee of the Year winner, Lee Adair.

Chandlers Building Supplies is on the search for a charity to partner with for 2018.

Independent builders, plumbers and electrical merchants Grant & Stone has opened a plumbing depot in Reading.

Independent family-run builders merchant group The George Bence Group opened a 4th branch on January 19, in the Cotswold village of Bourton on the Water.