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Building materials producer Siniat is to formally take design responsibility for the system information and standard details it issues, marking a significant shift in accountability for construction risk and specification. Research by Siniat found that 65% of contractors say that the cascading of risk and liability is placing them under …

The 2025 BMJ Industry Awards are now open for voting at www.bmjindustryawards.co.uk/vote. The people and companies listed below have been nominated for inclusion by their peers, colleagues, customers and even competitors. The finalists list will be published Once you have cast your vote for your favourites in as many categories …

SIG Roofing has announced the continuation of its partnership with national skin cancer prevention charity SKCIN. The news highlights the company’s commitment to raising awareness, in particular to male outdoor workers, who make up a significant portion of the SIG Roofing customer base. During 2025 the partnership will offer their …

Decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has launched a fast-track management programme to help ambitious members of the team progress into senior positions. Sixteen colleagues from Leyland have enrolled on the  programme, which is running for the third time within the business. The programme is led by an external People Development …

The Plumbing Heating Group hosted its Annual Supplier Awards at Carden Park Hotel in Chester at the end of May to celebrate and recognise excellence in the plumbing, heating and bathroom industry. A total of 259 guests from the plumbing, heating and bathroom sector attended the event, including 196 supplier …

Announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) last November, changes to permitted development rights for air source heat pumps (ASHP) in England came into force on 29th May 2025. As one of the key technologies expected to help decarbonise heating in the UK, industry and government …

Jewson has just opened a brand-new £2 million branch in Croydon, featuring an expanded product range, a full kitchen & bathroom showroom, and a customer-first layout. Spanning 142,000 square feet, the new site replaces the former Beddington Lane branch and brings over 1,500 additional SKUs, enhanced services, and a host …

West Fraser is shining a light on mental health resources and promoting a positive workplace environment. The permanent support systems available to all staff across the worldwide sites to support the teams’ wellbeing include the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and the trained Mental Health First Aiders. West Fraser’s Cowie site …

 XPO Logistics, the logistics solutions provider, has extended its partnership with building materials manufacturer Etex. The companies have been working together on transport operations since early 2019, across the three sites operated by Etex Building Performance in the UK—Portbury in Bristol, Ferrybridge in Knottingley, and Grangemouth in Falkirk. In the …

Carl Knowles from Pavestone Marketing, is fundraising for the charities supported by the Pavestone Rally by cycling from Bromsgrove to Barmouth in one day this June (6 June). Raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, Variety, Crash, Rainy Day Trust and Lighthouse Charity, Knowles will cycle 110 miles and endure …