The Cirrus Consortium has launched their sixth succession of Building Materials Framework, which is for the next four-years and is available across England, Wales and Scotland. The Cirrus Consortium has been an effective route to market for contracting authorities for the last decade, it consists of Registered Providers of Social …
Read More »Jewson hosts annual ‘Monster’ fundraising event
National merchant Jewson recently held its fourth annual ‘Monster’ event raising vital funds for its official charity partner, Band of Builders. The T20 Monster Blast saw six teams of cricket players from Jewson’s business units based around the UK fight it out to be the Grand Final winners. As well …
Read More »Jewson celebrates 20 years with JCB
National builders merchant Jewson marks its 20 year partnership with JCB, with a visit to the construction equipment manufacturer’s headquarters in Staffordshire on June 21 2023. Jewson has stocked JCB tools, machines and equipment, with a huge range of products on a buy and hire basis available to its customers. …
Read More »SAM announces £7 million investment program
SAM announces £7 million investment program to commit to help the growth of its merchant customers. The UK’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior MDF mouldings, SAM, claims the investment has enabled it to develop in five core areas: A new prime finish product to ensure the profiles have a …
Read More »Jewson gets new look in Horsham
National builders’ merchant Jewson opened new branch in Horsham, West Sussex, last night (June 14th) having totally refurbished its existing site. The branch is at Crawley Road, Roffey, RH12 4DP, and the refurbishment has been designed with sustainability in mind and features solar photovoltaic roof panels, air source heating, a …
Read More »Jewson launches electric vehicle charging products
National builders’ merchant Jewson has launched a new product range of electric vehicle charging points online and in-store, as tradespeople report a rise in the number of homeowners requesting eco-friendly home improvements. The new evec electric vehicle charging points and pedestal chargers are part of Jewson’s Making Better Homes range …
Read More »Jewson announces new charity partner
National builders’ merchant Jewson has announced its new official charity partner for Scotland and the North, as Whiteleys Retreat in Ayrshire. Whiteleys Retreat provides free therapeutic respite breaks and extended support for children, young people and their families with cancer or life altering illnesses and was selected by Jewson employees …
Read More »Jewson joins STARK Group
Jewson has joined STARK Group A/S as the acquisition, first announced on the December 12, of Jewson’s parent company Saint-Gobain Building Distribution UK, has been completed by STARK Group. Jewson has now joined one of the fastest growing merchants and distribution groups in Europe and a business completely focussed on …
Read More »Jewson Largs community branch undergoes major development
Jewson has invested more than £600k in its Largs branch, to increase stock availability and reduce its carbon footprint. The renovation has allowed for more space for more products, ensuring greater stock capacity in the branch. Open to both trade and the general public, this will significantly improve availability of …
Read More »Snowy days
I’ve written before about the Government’s new-but-not-exactly-revolutionary scheme to encourage householders to take up the challenge of making their homes more energy efficient. About how any publicity campaign is going to have its work cut out to make people prioritise insulating their lofts over spending on the garden, the car, …
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