Tag Archives: Construction

Travis Perkins has announced the opening of its new branch in Whitstable, Kent. The new site, which also includes a Benchmarx branch relocating from Canterbury, highlights the merchants commitment to creating a “more capable destination” for its customers. Matthew Flain, branch manager at Travis Perkins Whitstable, said: “Whenever we open …

According to their union, more than 70% of the workforce at Acheson & Glover’s (AG) Toome site have walked out for four days this week over a pay dispute. The dispute arose when staff were offered a 2.5% pay increase for the 2024/2025 year, representing a real terms pay cut …

A team of colleagues from Travis Perkins has successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £3,000 for Alzheimer’s Society, the company’s chosen charity partner. The challenge saw Rob Vaughan, Sam Ripley, Pete Dolan, Iain Parker and Matt Wilson scale the UK’s three highest peaks – Mount Snowdon, Scafell Pike, …

Jewson has launched a recruitment drive across Farnborough and the surrounding areas as it continues work on its first purpose-built ‘Branch of the Future’, due to open in the town later this summer. With over a dozen new roles already filled, the new Farnborough branch is still hiring for three …

Students digesting their A level and GCSE results this summer are being encouraged to consider pursuing a career in construction by insulation specialist Actis. With the new government committing to delivering 1.5 million new homes during the current parliament, the industry needs more people to work in areas such as …

MKM Building Supplies (MKM) will open its 130th branch in Rotherham on September 2; open to tradespeople and the public, it will create 18 new jobs. MKM Rotherham will be led by branch directors Ryan Brooks and Jack Griffiths, both lifelong residents of South Yorkshire, bringing a combined experience of …

Instantor has become Industrial Associates of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), Associate Members of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) and Supplier Members of the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC). Instantor has been manufacturing plumbing products since 1926, are market leaders …

A Windsor primary school has created a special sensory garden ahead of the new academic year – with the help of Selco’s Slough builders merchant branch. Cranbourne Primary School, based on Lovel Road in Winkfield, has created ‘The Nook’ to support children at the school in exploring the outdoors in …

The Navigator team has finished possibly the longest charity fundraising sponsored walk ever has just been completed by a team of 42 members of staff – and has so far raised more than £3,800 The group’s virtual walk involved the need to cover 25,681,901 steps in total in just 83 …

Dulux Decorator Centre has expanded its delivery options; taking customer feedback on board, Dulux Decorator Centre has introduced an e-cargo bike service at two stores in London. The new e-cargo bikes provide London-based customers with a fast and efficient option that promises to deliver within just 90 minutes. In partnership …