Tag Archives: Construction

Selco Builders Warehouse has started providing training for its near 3,000-strong workforce as part of the “Better Banter” programme. The initiative has been provided as part of a joint partnership between Halborns Law and the Builders Merchant Federation. Sally Kerr, HR director for Selco Builders Warehouse, said: “We have strong, …

As the Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) marks its first year of activity across the industry, Coalition chair Angela Rushforth is calling for more construction leaders to add their voice to the cause, with momentum building behind the growing movement. To mark National Inclusion Week and its theme of “Impact Matters”, …

The Pallet LOOP, which is part of BSW Group, has appointed a merchant account manager. Rob Devonshire joins the business to help onboard merchant branches to The Pallet LOOP and ensure they are making the most of the circular economy scheme, which is helping to reduce pallet waste and provides …

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Gosport has donated £1,136 to Sophie’s Legacy, a local charity set up in memory of Sophie Fairall, who tragically passed away from cancer in 2021 at the age of 10. The money was raised through a series of depot fundraising activities, including a ‘guess …

The BMF has launched the first stage of its Sector Awareness Programme; the bmcareers.com website was launched at the Federations Annual Members Conference on September 19. The need for such a programme has been a long time coming and follows research carried out by YouGov which highlights that nearly half …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has welcomed Kronospan, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, as its 1000th member. The landmark membership number – which underlines the BMF’s position as the only trade body with the breadth of membership required to represent the entire building materials sector – coincides with …

SIG Roofing has opened a new branch in the North West, relocating its Leyland branch to Bamber Bridge, closer to its Preston customer base and with easier access to the M6, M61 and M65 northern motorway network. The new branch, which officially opened on September 17th, comprises a unit providing …

Wilo has launched a new service to help installers check the pumps they are fitting are safe for use and compliant with the Energy-related Products (ErP) regulation. Since January 1 2022, heating circulation pumps, also known as heating circulators, sold in the UK market must meet the ErP regulations. To …

Geberit has appointed Danielle Lillis as its new product and marketing director for the UK. Lillis brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, having previously held senior positions at major bathroom distributors and manufacturers. Most recently, she served as sales and commercial director at Ideal Bathrooms, where …

PermaGroup has boosted its restructured commercial team with the appointment of five key team members. John O’Connor, Adam Walker, Thom Brown and Craig Batton have all joined as technical specification managers, while Jamie Eliades has been appointed as area sales manager covering East Anglia. The new appointments signal PermaGroup’s continued …