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Bradfords announced it has hosted its first Sustainability Trade Week at its Ross-on-Wye branch, with supplier sessions to support both customers and colleagues in making more sustainable product choices. In the event dedicated to looking at sustainable solutions at a Bradfords branch, the week ran from September 4-8, with sessions …

Scotts has announced it has received its first Carbon Footprinting certification from Go Climate Positive, a provider of carbon management and offsetting services. It explained that it is the only timber engineering business to receive a Go Climate Positive’s certification, and has been found to be achieving a third less …

Specsavers has revealed that more than a quarter of tradespeople don’t protect their eyes on-site and one in three know someone who has injured their eyes on the job. The survey showed that painters are the worst offenders (26%), followed by brickies (24%) and sparks (22%), the survey was commissioned …

The Building The Transition campaign is calling on the global building and construction sector to accelerate the transition to secure an energy efficient, regenerative and just future for all – it has been created by the World Green Building Council. Now in its 15th year, the week-long event will show …

EPD Insulation Group has announced the appointment of its first full board of directors. The senior management has had a change as CEO Steve Boon and managing director, Tony Brown, gather the core skill-sets needed and establish a board of Directors that can take the business forward. Boon commented: “As …

The Federation of Master Builders has explained how Builders could be overwhelmed with repair work to schools, hospitals, theatres, and other unsafe public buildings due to failing RAAC panels. The government revealed 156 schools contained reinforced autoclave aerated concrete, RAAC, of which 104 required urgent action with 52 already repaired. …

Carvers Building Supplies has announced the appointment of Jack Carver to its board of directors, following his father and grandfather into the position. Jack Carver has worked for the Company for over four years, working his way through many departments, before heading up the Latvian Timber Imports sales department. Henry …

Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade, the investment is to improve the efficiency of the facility. The investment follows a £2 million utility plant investment at the site last year, which involved the firm’s first robotic packer helping to increase production …

Jewson has reported a growing demand for porcelain paving with some products selling 20% more in January-June this year compared to last year, correlating with the building material ranking as the fifth most popular garden material featured on Instagram in June. Jewson has seen a higher interest in larger sized porcelain, …

Tradekart has announced it is partnering up with Lawsons and City Plumbing to provide efficiency and convince to tradespeople. The collaborations mark a significant step forward for both Lawsons and City Plumbing, offering professionals convenience and efficiency through the power of technology – tradespeople can access their ranges through the …