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MKM’s ethos of playing a significant role in the community has ramped up a gear with the launch of its ‘100 Good Deeds’ campaign. Introduced to celebrate the major milestone of opening its 100th this year, the ‘100 Good Deeds’ campaign will see each of MKM’s 100 branches carry out …

Kilwaughter Minerals, which owns both the K Rend and K Systems brands, has launched its new training academy, specially developed to promote excellence in industry and address the skills gap facing the construction industry. The training centre will be branded ‘K Academy’ and courses will be delivered at a purpose-built …

TG Lynes has invested in technology to warn its delivery drivers of potential hazards on the road. TG Lynes, based in Enfield, is in the process of adding Brigade’s Sidescan Predict system to its entire fleet of HGV vehicles. The intelligent side detection system has been developed for rigid vehicles …

More than 1,050 independent builders’ merchants and suppliers donned black tie and ballgowns to celebrate the first NMBS Dinner Dance since the pandemic. The event, which took place on October 22, featured a night of entertainment and networking at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. NMBS CEO, Chris Hayward took to the …

Band of Builders (BoB) has delivered a milestone £1m worth of projects to help tradespeople battling illness or injury, making a life-changing difference to them and their families. The organisation, founded in 2016, has a 50,000-strong community of volunteers and supporters. Its 27th project takes the equivalent cost of labour …

Fusion Utilities and Burdens have launched their new product guides featuring the brand’s Essential Product Range (EPR), a customer-inspired commitment to hold 1,500 lines, at mandated levels, across all branches.       The new product guides will see all its Civils and Utilities products brought together into a pocket-sized …

Travis Perkins’ Regional Operations Manager and Mental Health First Aider, Jane Downey took to the skies of Lancashire and jumped 15,000 feet in a 120mph tandem skydive to show her support for Macmillan Cancer Support. Downey was joined by 25 of her colleagues from the Travis Perkins & Benchmarx Kitchens …

On the 21st October 2022, Richard Hill was installed as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) at one of London’s historic Livery Halls – Stationers’ Hall. During his year in office, the Master will be supported by Senior Warden Alan Hawkins and Junior Warden Stephen …

  By mutual agreement IBMG have agreed to leave NBG as at 31st December 2022 as both organisations believe that their best interests would be served by following their own strategies and negotiations in the future.   Nick Oates, managing director of NBG said: “The decision to part ways was …

An organisation that supports people in poverty in Exeter and Torquay has won a community award from Selco Builders Warehouse. Punk Against Poverty CIC has secured £500 worth of building materials through its Community Heroes campaign. The organisation provides free school uniforms to children in need and will use the …