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Builders merchant MKM Building Supplies (MKM), is stepping up its sustainability game — cutting carbon, boosting energy efficiency, and backing greener building solutions across the board. The company’s newly opened Cheltenham branch is its first to have the entire shell structure built to BREEAM Excellent standards, and is designed as …

SIG UK has received a RoSPA Award, for its commitment to health and safety excellence. The business won a gold Award in the industry sector. Now in its 69th year, and with almost 2,000 entries annually from over 50 countries covering over seven million employees, the RoSPA Awards are the …

Building materials producer Saint-Gobain is to invest in a new multi-million pound low-carbon stone wool insulation factory at its former Holwell Foundry Works, Melton Mowbray. The new factory, which is a major step forward in low-carbon manufacturing technology, will use all-electric melting technology to power the furnace, powered by renewable electricity. …

Builders merchant Jewson has released a first look at the £4.3m redevelopment of its Luton branch, which will include a 51,800 sq ft shop floor, offering 6,500 SKUs available for immediate collection. Set to open this Summer in 2025, the new-look Luton branch will feature a comprehensive suite of new services …

 Sales of building materials at Forterra for the first quarter of 2025 were 22% ahead of last year at £124.1m, according to a trading update issued by the building materials giant. On the back of the demand increase, the company is preparing to increase production of bricks at its state-of-the-art …

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins plc, has announced a new two-year partnership with Lighthouse, the construction charity which provides free 24/7 emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support for construction workers and their families. This partnership will help the Group shine a spotlight on the importance of prioritising mental health, both …

London decorators’ merchant Leyland is taking part in Chelsea in Bloom 2025, alongside the Chelsea Flower Show with a stunning window display at its King’s Road store . Running from May 19-25 Chelsea in Bloom is celebrating its 20th anniversary of transforming the streets with breathtaking displays of fresh flowers …

Building materials supplier Cemex is investing in new electric ReadyMix trucks across its region. Cemex’s electric mixer fleet can reduce carbon emissions by up to 100% while also offering exceptionally low noise levels. Alongside the initial sustainability benefits, this quiet operation provides significant advantages to local communities and other road …

Insulation manufacturer Knauf Insulation is to build its new UK state-of-the-art rock mineral insulation manufacturing plant in Shotton, Clwyd, North Wales. Located less than two miles from the company’s existing Queensferry plant, the large-scale facility will be built on land formerly occupied by Tata Steel’s steelworks in Deeside. The investment …

Tippers, the Lichfield-based family-run, independent builders merchant welcomed Dave Robertson MP to its head office branch to show him how builders’ merchants are preparing to deliver the Government’s ambitious programme to build 1.5 million new homes. He was welcomed by joint managing directors Joe and Bill Tipper, along with Brett …