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Builders merchant and heating/plumbing products distributor Lords has completed the sale and lease back (15-year tenure) of its 1.52-acre George Lines branch at Heathrow. The site was originally purchased for £6.3m back in Jan’23 when Lords acquired George Lines. £3.1m of the £7.1m proceeds will repay the outstanding considerations owing …

Mental health in the construction industry is set to be top of the agenda in 57 Jewson branches and JPS hubs across the country next week, as they collaborate to host The Big Brew. Designed to raise awareness of mental health challenges in the construction industry, The Big Brew is …

The opening of three branches, and a focus on long-term growth and  maintaining a robust balance sheet helped independent family-owned and run builders merchant LBS maintain sales at £87m for the year ended December 31 2023. Operating profit dropped slightly year on year thanks to a concerted effort to retain …

The building materials sector turned yellow on September 20th – MaddiesDay – to raise money for, and awareness of, the Maddie Rose Campaign. Among the inititaives were a team from specialist civils merchant Keyline, who took to the streets of London on September 20 for a very special game of …

The Government has reported that August 2024 is the fourth-highest month for applications via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) since the launch of the heat pump incentive in 2022. It found that 2,890 submissions were received during August 2024 to apply for a grant of £7,500 towards installing a heat …

STARK Building Materials UK today announces a new brand identity for its specialist civils, utilities and infrastructure projects business. ‘Frazer’ is the new name for ‘Jewson Civils Frazer’. The new ‘Frazer’ name and visual identity reflect the brand’s commitment to being a business where customers can ‘Trust the Experts’ when …

The Kilmarnock branch of leading building materials merchant, PDM has donated a defibrillator to Mauchline Football Club as part of East Ayrshire’s Community Defibrillator Initiative. The initiative is intended to support community groups, clubs and other organisations that could benefit from a defibrillator but are unable to afford one alone. …

Huws Gray Group published its inaugural annual sustainability report. The report looks forward to future ambitions, including targets and areas of focus for the Group and gives a transparent overview of the Group’s 2023 performance in the areas of environment, social and governance. Daksh Gupta, Group CEO Huws Gray Group, …

Leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has launched its Big Community Makeover campaign, offering good causes across the capital the opportunity to scoop paint and DIY products to overhaul their premises. One lucky winner will receive £5,000 to spend at Leyland, while two runners-up will bag £2,500 each. Nominations are …

Scottish independent builders merchant Thistle Timber & Building Supplies has  opened its new branch covering East Lothian in Dunbar, part of its growth strategy. . Thistle are an established leader in the supply of landscaping, building and roofing materials. Their substantial investment in Dunbar will allow their collection service in …