NBS has announced its Construction Leadership summit will have Dame Judith Hackitt deliver a keynote speech on the Golden Thread of information and progress on building safety. The summit will take place on October 17, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, and the one-day summit will cover major industry …
Read More »Encon appoints new regional fire protection manager
The Encon Group announces it has appointed Chelsea Campbell as its new regional fire protection manager for London and the South East. Campbell joins with over 10 years’ experience in the construction industry having previously worked with major brands in account management. She also brings considerable experience in fire protection …
Read More »Spirotech appoint new area sales manager
Spirotech, a manufacturer of solutions for conditioning fluids in HVAC and process installations, has appointed Dean Oliver as its area sales manager for the South and London areas. Oliver joins the company from City Plumbing Supplies, where he gained experience across several branches, before becoming assistant manager at the Canterbury …
Read More »Sourced Franchise research shows £55 billion worth of new houses
Sourced Franchise research shows that work has started on £55 billion worth of new-build homes in England during the 2022-23 financial year. The research shows that there was 137,800 starts in England, a 1.4% decline from the previous year but it remains the second highest number of starts since 2018. …
Read More »Lord’s Builders’ Merchants sponsor Wycombe Wanderers
Lords Builders’ Merchants has sponsored Wycombe Wanderers for the upcoming season, its logo will appear on the shirt of the football team. The builders’ merchant has 12 branches across West London and the Home Counties, it is a distributor of building, plumbing, heating, bathrooms and DIY goods. “We know this …
Read More »Leyland SDM joins Rita Ora at London Pride
Leyland SDM attended Pride in London and with a stall that held a spin-to-win competition and free face painting, demonstrating its support for the LGBTQ+ community. Leyland SDM had a stand outside the Canadian High Commission on Pall Mall East an estimated 30,000 revellers from 600 organisation went past the …
Read More »BMF calls for ULEZ delay
The BMF is calling for a 12 month delay to the ULEZ scheme, in the Greater London area, to help businesses. The Builders Merchant Federation has written twice to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, outlining their concern of the impact ULEZ will have to their members. John Newcomb, BMF …
Read More »Leyland SDM celebrates diversity at Pride
The leading decorating and DIY retailer, Leyland SDM, will have a stand on Pall Mall East at London Pride on July 1 2023. Cliff Rendell, people director at Leyland SDM, said: “We are very proud to be returning to Pride in London for a second year. Last year was a …
Read More »LAST CHANCE TO VOTE: BMJ INDUSTRY AWARDS
The BMJ Industry Awards voting portal closes at 5pm on Wednesday 20th July. The only industry awards to be voted for by the people who work in the industry, the BMJ Industry Awards is now in its 5th year. The secure online voting portal is open at www.bmjindustryawards.co.uk/vote When the …
Read More »Headline charity for first ever Regatta London revealed as Mates in Mind
Mates in Mind has been announced as one of the three headline charities for Regatta London, the first ever mass- participation paddle sports event taking place on the iconic River Thames on 29 September 2019. The event is open to anyone with an interest in rowing, stand up paddle boarding, …
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