26/07/2024
More builders and SME construction firms applied for finance to support growth and development in the second quarter of 2024 than at any other time in the past 18 months.
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More builders and SME construction firms applied for finance to support growth and development in the second quarter of 2024 than at any other time in the past 18 months.
Wavin and Wolseley are offering Plumb Centre customers the chance to win £2,000 worth of Wavin Osma products with a new competition.
The final countdown is here. Make sure that you get your nominations in before midnight this Sunday and ensure that your colleagues receive the recognition they deserve at the longest-running industry awards: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bqtWP0
Coram UK has announced the appointment of Gary Major as its new National Sales Manager, Retail and Merchant.
The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) is calling on the new Labour government to address the skills shortage in the construction industry to help accelerate major housing and infrastructure projects.
The co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group have released their latest statement on building materials' availability for July 2024.
Rangemaster has appointed Fran Tollerson as Regional Sales Manager for the North West and promoted Tom O’Sullivan to National Sales Manager - Sinks
Lakes Showering Spaces has welcomed Richard Stevens on board in the role of Financial Controller.
PJH has announced its purchase of 34 new delivery vehicles for its 130-strong fleet.
The final deadline is here. Don't forget to submit your nominations for this year's Builders' Merchants Awards before midnight this Sunday: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bd6h_0
The Builders' Merchants Awards are the longest running industry awards and if you have not yet done so, then please submit your nominations via our website before midnight on Sunday 28th July to ensure that you recognise the achievements of your colleagues over the past year: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bfDJb0
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Grant UK has announced that John Pullen has joined its sales team as the Area Sales Manager for Wales and the West of England.
The first ever Jewson Live On Tour is now complete, with thousands of the UK’s professional tradespeople celebrating a programme of industry news and product innovation.
During the State Opening of Parliament, King Charles III has presented the highlights of the new Labour government legislative programme for the current session.
Isover, the insulation provider part of Saint-Gobain Construction Products, continues to make progress in its journey towards water sustainability thanks to a new water-saving initiative at its Runcorn facility.
Winning an award at the is a reflection of the hard work and determination that your teams have put in over the last year. Recognise your colleagues at the longest-running industry awards by submitting your nominations before midnight on July 28th: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bccP70
According to a new report, Wolseley has achieved the largest increase in online visibility within the online bathroom market over the past year.
Frontline workers who gain input and control over their working pattern see wellbeing and job satisfaction improve, and organisations that offer this see improved employee engagement levels, according to new evidence published by the social enterprise Timewise.
A sales representative has settled a disability discrimination case against Haldane Fisher Ltd for £20,000.
Travis Perkins has appointed Pete Redfern as a Director of the Company and Chief Executive Officer, and Geoff Drabble as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Company. Both will take office in the autumn.
AKW, a provider of accessibility solutions, has announced the opening of a new showroom and manufacturing facility in Middlewich, Cheshire.
The timber import market enjoyed a stronger month in April 2024, with volumes 4.7% higher than those in April 2023, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
In a significant milestone for the building material’s supplier, solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has been introduced at Aggregate Industries' Hulland Ward concrete products site near Ashbourne in Derbyshire.
Mixergy has announced the appointment of Andrew Keating as its Chief Commercial Officer.
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) has announced that nine new Freemen joined the Company at the latest Court meeting.
Great news to start the week 🎉 . We are extending the deadline for nominations to this year's Builders' Merchants Awards to midnight on Sunday 28th July. Good luck to everyone who has entered so far and for everyone who has yet to enter, don't wait too long as we cannot wait to learn more about your achievements over the last year. Good luck! https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b3BSq0
Is there a role model in your business that deserves recognition? Someone who has worked tirelessly across their career to enable change and contribute to the success of the business? If so, why not nominate them for the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Builders' Merchants Awards? https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b1DC10
The Builders' Merchants Awards are about celebrating excellence but they are also about having fun, coming together as an industry to raise a glass to the success of a sector that oftentimes is forgotten about, yet is essential to day-to-day life. Submit your nominations today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09YWjN0
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Lincolnshire-based Calders & Grandidge by Scanpole.
Nine employees from KBB distributor PJH dusted off their walking boots and woolly hats in preparation for a challenging hike to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (also known as Mount Snowdon), North Wales, to raise fund for Macmillan.
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Fantastic close to this year's NMBS Exhibition here at Coventry Arena with a few words from National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) Chief Executive, Chris Hayward #BuildersMerchants #NMBS24 #CoventryArena #Merchants #strengtheningindependents
What a fantastic two days at this year's #NMBS exhibition. Speaking here with NAR Timber Group about the event and what events like these mean to the industry as a whole #BuildersMerchants #NMBS24 #CoventryArena #Merchants
Great to speak with SR Timber at this year's #NMBS exhibition about their experiences and how important they consider events such as this are to the industry as a whole #BuildersMerchants #NMBS24 #CoventryArena #Merchants
Continuing our journey around this year's #NMBS Exhibition we spoke to Sika about their experiences and how important they consider events such as this are to the industry as a whole #BuildersMerchants #NMBS24 #CoventryArena #Merchants
Great to be in attendance at this year's #NMBS Exhibition, speaking to exhibitors (here we spoke with Spear and Jackson) and seeing what their thoughts are on this year's event and exhibitions across the industry #NMBS24 #NMBSCoventry #BuildersMerchants
Great to be in attendance at this year's #NMBS Exhibition, speaking to exhibitors (here we spoke with Forterra UK) and seeing what their thoughts are on this year's event and exhibitions across the industry
Could you be our next Civils Merchant of the Year? Sponsored by Fernco, judges for this category will be looking at merchants who have created or improved their civils-related services since October'22 and if this sounds like you, then enter today (closing date for nominations is this Friday at 5pm): https://eu1.hubs.ly/H05f4Bm0
The deadline for entries to this year's Builders' Merchants Awards is fast approaching (25th August). Ensure that you do not miss out! Submit your entries via our website today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H04-Z1C0
How does it feel to win an award at the annual Builders' Merchants Awards? Sophie Mellor, winner of the 2022 Merchant Achiever of the Year Award (sponsored by IKO) explains. Enter today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H04GkdR0 #BuildersMerchantsAwards #BuildersMerchant #BuildersMerchants #ParkPlaza
Shine a spotlight on your success today by entering the 2023 #BuildersMerchants Awards. It is as easy as 1 ,2 ,3. Don't miss out and enter the longest-running industry awards today. In partnership with the Builders Merchants Federation - BMF #BMAwards https://www.merchants-awards.co.uk/
How to impress the judges at this year's #BMAwards #toptips. Submit your nominations before 25th August http://merchants-awards.co.uk #Buildersmerchants #awardsceremony #parkplaza
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Builders' Merchants News has been in publication for over 35 years. With many topical supplements and a strong focus on news relevant to merchants, Builders' Merchants News also hosts the Builders' Merchants Awards.
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