Toolstation, is celebrating its 200th City & Guilds accreditation with the Volunteer It Yourself social enterprise. The retailer funds the qualifications as part of its partnership with VIY, who help disengaged young people learn DIY and vocational skills whilst helping repair and refurbish community facilities, helping them to consider a career in the construction and …
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A national builders’ charity has expanded the support it offers to tradespeople after figures indicated that the suicide rate amongst construction workers in the UK has increased for the fifth year in a row. Figures from the team at Glasgow Caledonian University’s (GCU) Built Environment Asset Management (BEAM) Centre – …
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A leading builders merchant in Croydon is marking 20 years of trading this week with its longest serving customers and staff at the heart of the celebrations. The Selco Builders Warehouse branch on Mitcham Road first opened its doors in 2003 and is still going strong today, serving hundreds of …
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MKM’s TV advertising campaign, which will be broadcast via AdSmart on Sky TV, is built around the theme of ‘bring the imagination home’ and is designed to promote its stunning flagship retail showroom in Hull, MKM Home. Just a stone’s throw away from MKM’s Central Support, MKM Home brings …
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You could say that Phill O’Dell, the latest speaker announced for the BMF All Industry Conference in June, was born to fly. O’Dell was until very recently the director of flight operations for Rolls-Royce plc having previously completed 18 years in the RAF, culminating in his role as officer commanding …
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The BMJ Industry Awards is closing for nominations on April 14th. The merchant awards programme that truly reflects the opinions of the industry, because it’s voted for by the people who work in the sector day in day, the event is now in its sixth year. Merchants, their customers and …
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A statement was released by the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability Group. The group is co-chaired by John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association. The statement outlines the current accessibility and availability of products. A fairly upbeat picture emerged from …
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The Plymouth branch of RGB Building Supplies recently sponsored the Skills Group Learner of the Month programme and rewarded young people who are starting out on their construction careers. Property maintenance student Maisie Walton, bricklaying learner Callum Patrick, carpentry student Aiden Taylor, and plastering learner Cerys Matthews all won Study …
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ETIM UK has confirmed the four speakers taking part in its panel discussion at Digital Construction Week 2023. Chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt, the panel will discuss building safety as a driver for digitalisation, and the need for standardised product data to enable and accelerate the process. Successful digitalisation requires …
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Stockgap has announced the launch of its striking new brand identity which will be rolled out this Spring in a comprehensive programme including a new logo, packaging, marketing and merchandising materials. The eye-catching new identity and branding has been designed to reflect the distributor’s continued commitment to merchant customers and …
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