The Colchester branch of Keyline was delighted to donate materials to The Sick Children’s Trust to enable the charity to build a shelter for outdoor toys kept at Acorn House, which is based in the grounds of Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.
Read More »The search is on for Redland and Icopal Apprentices of the Year
Following the huge success of its inaugural event in 2017, Redland – the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of pitched roof systems – has announced the launch of the 2018 Apprentice of the Year: but with an important twist.
Read More »Winners of Speedfit’s ‘Under One Roof’ competition announced
The six lucky winners of JG Speedfit’s “Under One Roof” competition have been chosen and their entries explain what they love about the pioneering extended range of push-fit valves and tap connectors.
Read More »Häfele UK helps make wishes come true this Christmas
Staff at Häfele UK, the Rugby–based furniture fittings and architectural hardware specialists, have raised an impressive sum of money for When You Wish Upon A Star, (reg. charity no 1060963,) the charity that grants the wishes of children living with life- threatening illnesses.
Read More »Merchants sales hit double digits
Builders’ merchants saw major increases in sales of Tools (+12.3%), Plumbing Heating & Electrical (+11.4%) and Heavy Building Materials (+11.1%) in October 2017. That's according to the ‘Builders Merchants Building Index' which tracks ...
Read More »CPA responds to Hackitt Review
The Construction Products Association has welcomed the publication of the interim report from Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.
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Hackitt Building Regs reform plan backed by FMB
Hackitt Review into the Building Regulations offer a positive step forward to address a multitude of failings within the construction industry and among its regulators, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
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MKM helps out at the Abbey
Builders merchant group MKM has helped restore pathways at one of Yorkshire’s most iconic heritage sites.UNESCO World Heritage Site Studley Royal & Fountains Abbey has re-laid around 500 square metres of pathway within the abbey’s cloister ...
Read More »BWF calls for Building Safety Fund
The British Woodworking Federation, whose members manufacture approaching three million fire doors in the UK each year, has welcomed Dame Judith Hackitt’s interim recommendations on the regulatory structure, however, it has called for the establishment of a Building Safety Fund.
Read More »Lakes wins Graham’s award
Shower enclosure manufacturer Lakes Bathrooms has won the ‘The Customer Intimacy Award’ at Graham’s annual conference in December.
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