Yesterday the Government announced policy reforms to promote technical skills training as part of the education system. Huws Gray CFO Jon White was interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, and discussed how Government support can provide more career opportunities within the construction industry. White proposed reforms to the Apprenticeship …
Read More »Huws Gray warns housing plan poses supply chain challenge
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s housing ambition must be matched by supply chain resilience, according to a recent comment from Huws Gray Partnership Solutions. Managing director Lyndon Johnson outlined the businesses hopes for Burnham’s premiership, looking at the supply chain infrastructure needed to realise his ambition of supercharging the building of …
Read More »Huws Gray Partnership Solutions launches Specials Management Hub
Huws Gray Partnership Solutions has launched a pioneering new Specials Management Hub, designed to transform the way housing providers, local authorities and contractors source specialist and hard-to-find building products. Currently being rolled out across Huws Gray Partnership Solutions‘ nationwide account portfolio, the bespoke hub has been developed in-house to provide …
Read More »Why we should rethink the Apprenticeship Levy
Daksh Gupta, CEO Huws Gray Apprenticeships are something of a bugbear of mine at the moment. Whenever I talk to business leaders, whether they’re in construction, automotive, leasing, finance or technology, I hear the same frustration. The Apprenticeship Levy was introduced with good intentions, but for many businesses it has …
Read More »Huws Gray extends Pro Ref partnership
Huws Gray Group and Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) have agreed a new two-year extension to their partnership. As official kit sponsor for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 football seasons, the Huws Gray Group logo will feature on the matchday and training kits of referees, assistant referees and VAR officials across …
Read More »Huws Gray opens Brick Specialist Centre in Gloucester
Building materials supplier Huws Gray has announced the opening of its new Brick Specialist Centre in Gloucester. The new centre strengthens Huws Gray’s specialist brick offer in the Southwest, giving customers access to one of the UK’s most extensive brick ranges, with more more than 700 brick varieties including the …
Read More »High Court rules for Stark but against Huws Gray in employment cases
Two builders merchants have had employment cases relating to non-compete clauses heard at the High Court. Stark Building Materials was successful in its claim against a former procurement executive who joined rival MKM. However, Huws Gray failed in its attempt to get a judge to enforce a six‑month non‑compete clause …
Read More »Huws Gray announces Pitch in competition winner
Building materials supplier Huws Gray has named Rocklands Youth Football Club as the winner of its inaugural Pitch in competition, awarding £5,000 worth of building materials to help transform the club’s facilities. Huws Gray launched Pitch in to support community hubs that face growing financial pressures and struggling with outdated …
Read More »Huws Gray appoints operations director
National building materials supplier Huws Gray has announced the appointment of Jon Mugridge as operations director for plant & tool hire. He will lead the Huws Gray plant & tool hire division’s focus on operational efficiency, colleague development, health and safety, and supporting the long-term growth ambitions of the business. …
Read More »Huws Gray launches Pick & Pledge
Building materials supplier Huws Gray has announced the launch of Pick & Pledge, a new initiative to support colleague volunteering across the UK. Pick & Pledge enables colleagues to dedicate time to support local charities and community groups, contribute to causes aligned with their personal passions, and make a difference …
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