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Heidelberg Materials has officially inaugurated Brevik CCS in Norway, the world’s first industrial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in the cement industry. During a ceremony at the Brevik cement plant, H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway officially unveiled a concrete-made plaque commemorating the milestone in attendance of Terje Aasland, …

On June 29 2025 builders merchants Jewson and Howarth Timber will  come together for a special charity football match at Gigg Lane, the home of Bury FC, in support of The Christie Charity and cancer treatment centre. From 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, families and supporters can enjoy a range …

Ahead of festival season,  Toolstation has launched a limited-edition bucket hat, proceeds from the sale of which will go to its charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. The design includes Toolstation’s blue and yellow colour scheme, with its logo stitched in the middle. Retailing at £9.98, £1 from every sale will …

Dulux Decorator Centre has launched a new store format to offer greater speed and flexibility for busy customers. Dulux Decorator Centre currently has four stores in the new format, with the centre placing a strong focus on pre-order and collection services. The four stores include two brand new stores and …

Geberit UK has been awarded the ServiceMark Accreditation by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) – a national standard that recognises excellence in customer service and commitment to continuous improvement. The accreditation follows a rigorous assessment process, including direct customer feedback and an internal review of the company’s customer service …

Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP, who was one of the few Cabinet ministers to have served as Home Secretary and the Foreign Secretary, will be a headline speaker at the BMF Members Day conference. Cleverly’s career stretches over the military, business, local and national politics and he remains a …

The Pallet LOOP has announced that Barratt Redrow, the UK’s largest housebuilder, is rolling out LOOP’s pallet collection service across all of its sites nationwide. The move, which builds on Barratt Redrow’s pallet reuse efforts, comes as the number of green LOOP pallets entering the building materials supply chain increases …

Jewson has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for the On The Tools Awards 2025, renewing its commitment the awards show . The event, hosted later this year in Birmingham, is set to honour the UK’s skilled tradespeople and contributions across a range of professions. As headline sponsor, Jewson also …

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today (June 17) launched its Construction Workforce Outlook 2025–29, a report which sets out the workforce needs of the UK construction sector over the next five years. Previously named the Construction Skills Network report, the Workforce Outlook reflects a broader understanding of the …

Waste management experts BusinessWaste.co.uk are warning business owners of the need to protect their commercial waste as thefts of skips and roll-on roll-offs (RoRos) are on the rise due to the price of steel and aluminium. The waste management company advise that in some cases, businesses may be liable for …