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Jewson has opened the doors to its first sustainability centre within its newly refurbished branch in Cringleford, Norwich. The sustainability centre contains a dedicated Building for the Future product range, including everything tradespeople and builders need to comply with the upcoming Future Homes Standard, such as low-carbon materials, energy efficient …

Plumbers merchant Duftons has opened its 13th and 14th branches this year, expanding into the North East with a branch in Durham and one in Stockton-on-Tees. The new Durham branch is one of Duftons largest facilities, with an area of 7,000 sq ft. It features a renewable energy centre, dedicated …

Cemex has secured the ongoing supply of aggregates to the London market by opening a new sand and gravel quarry in Shepperton, North Surrey. It is anticipated that around 1.2million tonnes will be excavated from this site over up to five years, with a further year to complete restoration of …

Sovini Trade Supplies, a leading North West independent builders’ merchant, has announced its Spring Supplier Event, taking place on March 27th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at its Speke branch located at Evans Road, Speke, Liverpool, L24 9PB. This event will bring together a diverse range of top suppliers …

Blanchford Building Supplies, a long-standing independent builders’ merchant based in Oxfordshire, has closed its doors without warning after 87 years in business. Founded in 1938 by brothers Fred, Cecil, and Ronald Blanchford, the company initially operated from Queen Street in central Oxford before relocating to Headington, where it remained headquartered. …

 Following the news that Troy (UK) Limited, the network and distributor of tools and maintenance supplies, is in administration, buying group NMBS is offering immediate support to both independent merchants and suppliers within Troy’s member community. Chris Hayward, NMBS CEO explained: “With almost 40 years of trading and a strong heritage …

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (February 10-14 2025), roofing manufacturer IKO PLC has announced a new partnership with SIMIAN. This collaboration will equip the next generation of roofing professionals with premium training materials and real-world experience, helping to address the industry’s growing skills shortage. Apprenticeships play a crucial role …

Selco Builders Warehouse has marked National Apprenticeship Week by committing to delivering 500 apprenticeships for its colleagues by 2030. The leading builders merchant has delivered a number of innovative apprenticeship programmes in recent times, ranging from Rising Stars for its colleagues working in branch, Driver Academy for team members wanting …

Demonstrating that modern technology can work effectively and in tandem with older buildings, Cromford Mills has reintroduced waterpower to its historic site – thanks to a new turbine, water wheel, and advanced, flexible heat pump technology from Vaillant.  Working with the team at Vaillant and as part of ongoing restoration …

A new study by Markel Direct has highlighted the loss of earnings construction workers experience due to injuries sustained whilst at work. The survey, which asked over 300 tradespeople, who had experienced workplace injury, about the impact of workplace injuries and illness revealed that half of respondents had lost income …