Dulux, the UK’s leading paint brand, is celebrating completing its 200th ‘Let’s Colour’ community project with social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (‘VIY’). To mark the occasion, Dulux’s Senior Leadership Group, featuring many of the top leaders in the business across all functions in the UK and Ireland including the Management …
Read More »Racing driver Hamilton to speak at BMF All Industry Conference
Nicolas (Nic) Hamilton, who overcame cerebral palsy to achieve his dream of becoming a professional racing driver, is the latest speaker to be announced for the BMF All Industry Conference in June 2025. Born with cerebral palsy that affected the movement of his leg muscles, Hamilton was told that he …
Read More »VELUX Group partners with the Tour de France men’s and women’s cycling events from 2025
The VELUX Group becomes official partner of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes with Zwift for the next three years. These prestigious cycling events will put the leading global roof window maker in the spotlight as the VELUX brand will be on the backs of every rider. …
Read More »Henry Slade joins Bradfords’ MoBros team
Bradfords is launching its 2024 campaign with global men’s health charity Movember, once again supporting the charity’s focus on men’s mental and physical health and the challenges found in the construction industry. This year’s campaign launches “MoBros”, including announcing Exeter Chiefs RFC and England Rugby Player, Henry Slade, as a …
Read More »Slough youth charity wins Selco support
A charity that provides essential youth services in Slough is planning upgrades to its High Street facility after winning the support of a leading builders merchant in a national competition. Together As One has been named as a monthly winner in Selco Builders Warehouse’s Community Heroes competition, securing £500 to …
Read More »Jewson launches first purpose-built ‘Branch of the Future’ at Farnborough
Jewson has opened the doors to its first purpose-built ‘Branch of the Future’, which it says will act as a ‘beacon of the very highest standards of merchanting’. At 1.3 acres, the Farnborough site houses an extended product range – around 20% more than the typical branch. John Carter, CEO …
Read More »Jewson’s dragon boat race raises vital funds charity
Suppliers from across the industry recently came together to take part in Jewson’s dragon boat race tournament, one of the national builders’ merchant’s annual fundraising events for its two official charity partners, Band of Builders and Whiteleys Retreat. Taking place for a third consecutive year, more than 400 people – …
Read More »Leyland opens 35th store in Belsize Park
Leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has opened the doors to its latest new store; the store, based at Belsize Park at 147-151 Haverstock Hill, was revealed to customers for the first time on October 15. Leyland now has 35 stores across London, more than any other DIY and decorating …
Read More »Broadcaster Kevin McCloud endorses Superglass glass mineral wool insulation
Superglass has unveiled its new marketing campaign, featuring a brand film with Kevin McCloud. The campaign underpins the company’s position as a market leader and pioneering manufacturer of glass mineral wool products, made from up to 84% recycled glass, designed for use in the built environment. This is a matter …
Read More »Construction workers need access to mental health support “now more than ever before”
A national construction charity is marking this year’s World Mental Health Day by renewing its efforts to signpost tradespeople and construction workers to places where they can get support for their mental health. This is made all the more important in the wake of the devastating collapse of major construction …
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