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UAP Ltd has won Hardware Company of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards for the second year in a row. This recognition is decided entirely by votes from industry peers, and reflects UAP’s sustained growth, which saw an increase in revenue by over a third in the year ending …

Geberit UK, the provider of sanitary and piping systems, has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Best Mid-sized Companies to Work For 2024. The firm has been ranked number 61 within the UK’s Top 100 Best Mid-Sized companies to Work for 2024, as well as number 3 …

Paint supplier Crown Paints has donated more than 6,000 litres of paint to community groups across the country as part of its commitment to support regeneration through murals and paint projects. The donations form part of Crown’s partnership with Wickes through the Wickes Community Programme, an initiative that supports local …

The Construction Inclusion Coalition has welcomed five new members to its ranks, including two listed companies and a housebuilder. Ventilation product manufacturer Volution Group, PVC-U manufacturer Eurocel, housebuilder Chartway Partnerships Group, landscaping product specialist Talasey and e-learning platform provider Coretexa raising the number of CIC members to 40 companies and …

Independent Builders Merchant Group, South East has been presented with a bespoke commemorative trowel in recognition of reaching a £300,000 lifetime donation to the charity Teenage Cancer Trust. The partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust started 12 years ago with Parker Building Supplies, and has since expanded to incorporate Chandlers Building Supplies and Fairalls Builders …

Macs Builders Merchants has announced it will be closing its doors after serving the Isle of Man for 44 years. The merchant revealed on Facebook that it has agreed a deal with someone to take over the site and all will be revealed in a further announcement soon.  The announcement …

Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, through its brands British Gypsum and Isover, is pleased to introduce the first episode of its all-new Building Better series. Indeed, the first episode to feature on the company’s recently launched Building Better platform puts a spotlight on the growing skills gap, addressing a shortage in skilled …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) secured three prestigious prizes at the Association Excellence Awards 2024.  The building materials trade body won the Best Member Engagement Award and the Silver Award for Best Membership Support.  The BMF CEO, John Newcomb received the Bronze Association Leadership Award for organisations with up to …

PDM, part of the Huws Gray group of companies, has unveiled a fleet of six new trucks as part of a million-pound investment to increase efficiency and enhance the customer experience across Scotland. The investment takes the Scottish-based fleet to over 70 vehicles across a range of 3.5 tonne pickups …

Ten good causes across London are battling it out for votes to win a share of a £10,000 makeover jackpot. The groups – including community centres, sports clubs and a school – are campaigning for the public’s support to come out on top in Leyland’s Big Community Makeover competition. The …