Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS), part of the Travis Perkins Group, has released three LABC-registered animations to demonstrate how to meet efficiency regulations for a series of new and traditional building methods.
EH Smith has picked up another award for its ‘Proper Builders’ campaign which has delivered a 30% increase in customer visits to its eight branches across the UK and prompted the opening of a ninth in Olton in the West Midlands.
Travis Perkins’ shares have risen by 50% over the past 12 months, meaning employees who have been members of the company’s ‘Save As You Earn’ Sharesave scheme for five years could see profits in the region of £50,000, if the share price remains at its current level.
European Forests Week, which promotes sustainable forestry in Europe, saw the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and SCA Timber Supply come together on 9 December at the BMF’s headquarters to plant trees for the future.
SIG Distribution - the distribution division of FTSE-listed construction supplies firm SIG plc - formally opened its new £2m Tyneside 'supercentre' on 5 December, 2013.
Industry reaction to Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement last week was mixed, with a positive response to the increased commitment to infrastructure but widespread feeling that the promises made by government must be followed by action.
The Local Merchant Group, the division of Saint-Gobain Building Distribution which includes Gibbs & Dandy, DHS, Normans and Frazer, has successfully held a national conference for a hundred of its leading suppliers.
Ridgeons has secured a place in Cambridge News’ top most 125 influential businesses.
Following yesterday's Autumn Statement from Chancellor George Osborne who promised to reduce household energy bills by £50 per year, Knauf Insulation is asking what the true cost of these savings will be for the insulation industry.
Today’s Autumn Statement (5 December) presents “a brighter picture for the UK economy and construction industry”, according to Allan Wilén, economics director at Glenigan.
Support for an additional 20,000 higher apprenticeships was announced by Chancellor George Osbourne in today’s Autumn Statement.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced plans to make the Green Deal more straightforward.
The Petworth branch of Chandlers Building Supplies has recently completed a major refurbishment enabling the branch to triple its amount of retail space.
To further build on its experience and expertise when it comes to selecting and working with timber products, Jewson has implemented a new timber star performance programme, a timber and sheet material knowledge and sales based training programme.
Baxi’s training centre in Dartford has re-opened following a complete refurbishment.
Government must act urgently to help UK businesses improve the energy efficiency of their buildings to avoid missing significant economic and environmental opportunities, a new report has warned.
NMBS and Unimer have announced their intention to create a 'supergroup' for independent merchants.
During an interview aired on the BBC’s News at Ten on Friday 29 November, Knauf Insulation has called on the government to introduce long term and viable plans to improve all of the UK’s housing stock as part of its review of green levies.
Ibstock Brick hosted a visit from Housing Minister Kris Hopkins MP at its redeveloped Chesterton factory on 28 November.
Timber and panel importer Premier Forest Products has acquired the entire share capital of Ron Lewis Holdings.
The Jewson branch on Rollins Street in Peckham, London has moved, but not too far.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has criticised the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee's recent report on the Housing Standards Review.
Britain’s financially squeezed households would benefit if Chancellor George Osborne cut VAT on housing renovation and repair work, according to a letter written to the Chancellor by campaigners.
Those interested in sustainable building are invited to visit Chandlers Building Supplies for a breakfast morning where representatives from Porotherm will be on hand to discuss the benefits of using its blocks as opposed to traditional materials.
The new Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change has praised the work of Wolseley UK’s Sustainable Building Center (SBC) in a visit to Leamington.
As part of an ongoing strategic focus, Rexel UK has announced a dedicated facilities management team with the rationale of ensuring best value and unrivalled support for those working in the sector.
Adhesive specialist Bostik has unveiled a new visual identity today as part of its ongoing growth strategy.
Over 470 key figures from the UK builders’ merchant industry met in London last week to celebrate excellence in the face of economic adversity.
Burdens has been presented with a supply chain award from Optimise JV for providing exceptional levels of service to Thames Water.
The Travis Perkins Group has welcomed the government’s announcement of changes to Part L 2013 documents.
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has agreed its first group membership scheme with a specialist plumbing and heating buying group.
Jewson’s Watford branch suffered damage last week when a lorry crashed into its warehouse.
Pump specialist GM Treble has moved one of its highest-performing branches into new premises in Derby after it outgrew its former location.
Baxi has issued a Safety Alert (number 013, Potterton Powermax HE - Flue/Condensate Connector Erosion) in conjunction with Gas Safe.
Worcester, Bosch Group has opened a brand new training facility in Normanton, near Wakefield, to provide better support and an improved training experience for installer, specifier and merchant customers based in the North of England.
A report published by MPs has urged the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to reconsider axing measures that support renewable energy in new homes.
Merchants have nothing to fear from an independent Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has said.
As the latest figures released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show that more than 300,000 measures have been completed under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), Knauf Insulation is calling on the government to resist pressure from the ‘big six’ energy companies and to continue driving the scheme forwards.
This year's National Buying Group (NBG) Conference saw the buying group celebrate its 10th anniversary, bringing independent merchants and suppliers together to make plans for the new year and celebrate a successful 2013.
Wolseley UK has won an HR award for its work on attracting, developing and retaining employees.
More than 10,000 construction and insulation jobs could be lost – many as early as Christmas – if the government decides to cut ‘green levies’ on energy bills, the UK Green Building Council has warned.
On Saturday 9 November, Knauf Insulation paraded the streets of London in the Lord Mayor’s Show, celebrating ‘merchanting through the ages’ as part of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants float.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings (MBH), the specialist brick, land development and landfill company, had a successful evening at the recent Brick Awards 2013, taking home one third of the awards.
A report published by the National Audit Office has predicted that consumers will face 20 years of price increases in household utility bills to pay for new infrastructure.
Condensing biomass boilers are now to be eligible for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) when it launches in spring 2014, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria of the scheme.
Sektor, the own-brand range of interior solutions from CCF, is now offering free product training at its showroom in Heathrow.
Kilsaran International has signed an agreement with Beatsons Building Supplies as the latest addition to the paving company’s growing distribution network.
Wolseley UK has launched a new suite of IT training courses for its employees as part of an expansion of its Online Training Academy.
Ridgeons recently welcomed 10 employees to its esteemed ‘25 Club’ in recognition of their continued service.
