Tag Archives: Construction

City Plumbing reacts to government boiler policy changes

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Following recent announcements about the changes in government policy surrounding the Clean Heat Market Mechanism, City Plumbing has announced it will be refund for the added cost that was applied to any boilers purchased between January 1 2024 to March 21 2024. It has said refunds will range from £95-£120 …

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Travis Perkins CEO to step down

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Travis Perkins chief executive Nick Roberts is stepping down after five years in the role. Roberts has said he will remain in the role until a successor is found. “Travis Perkins is a great company with a talented team and I have been privileged to serve as CEO for the …

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Travis Perkins gives away van as part of its Perk Builder platform

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Travis Perkins has given away a brand-new Ford Transit Custom van as a part its launch of its Perk Builder platform, a loyalty programme enables its customers to exchange their products for products in an online shop and enters them into a prize draw. The winner, a professional paving contractor …

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MKM Ripon supports community’s full-sized knitted Tank project

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MKM Ripon supports community project to create a full-sized knitted Churchill AVRE Tank to commemorate 80th D Day Celebrations Organised by the Ripon Community Poppy Project, its exhibit will be displayed across various locations in the city starting from the end of April, leading up to the D-Day anniversary on June …

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JDP opens Northampton branch  

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JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced its opening of its newly relocated and larger Northampton branch at its new address on Kingsfield Way, Northampton. The Northampton relaunch represents another investment in the expansion of JDP’s nationwide branch network, and the company’s commitment to enhancing customer service and product availability Anthony …

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Jewson Civils Frazer announces major renovations

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Jewson Civils Frazer (JCF) has unveiled extensive renovations and upgrades to its Loughborough branch. The renovation sees JCF take over neighbouring space previously occupied by Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS), offering its customers a larger, safer site with greater stock capacity for fast and flexible delivery. On the improvements, regional sales …

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Forterra’s going solar

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Forterra announced it has installed almost 7,000 solar panels at its new factory in Desford, Leicestershire; it has a projected energy output of 2.6 megawatts, its solar panels will generate approximately 16% of it’s factory’s energy demands. The solar panels have been installed by Custom Solar, a company that designs, …

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Unilin appoints new general manager

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Unilin has announce that it has appointed Aidan Doyle as its general manager at Unilin Insulation UK and Ireland. Doyle’s focus will be on continuing the growth trajectory for the company that is part of Unilin Group and was most recently known as Xtratherm; the company rebranded in early 2023 …

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NAO questions public awareness of lower carbon heating solutions

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A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has stated that every household needs to be engaged in order for the Government to achieve its objective to decarbonise home heating. It stated the number of heat pump installations by December 2023 was less than half of the planned projections; also …

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AIM insulation hires new business development manager

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Acoustic, fire and thermal insulation product manufacturer AIM has appointed Chris Dale as its business development manager – north. He will liaise with insulation distributers, builders’ merchants and their installer customers. Dale will be responsible for customer and installer relationships in the Midlands, Northern England and Scotland. Ian Exall, AIM’s …

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