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Industry focus was the main part of the second day of the Builders Merchants Federation conference in Dubrovnik last weekend (June 13 to 16 2019). The session opened with presentations from a national merchant, a major independent, and manufacturer, followed by the opportunity to attend two of four break-out sessions on marketing, young merchants, mental […]

Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage has launched Anthracite Grey to the Cascade Cast Iron Style Rainwater and Soil Systems range.

London mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to fund a ‘developers’ toolkit’ to simplify the construction of offsite homes has been welcomed by pan European insulation specialist Actis. The project, towards which the mayor’s office will contribute £50,000, will see the production of a set of tools and guidance to speed up delivery of homes which are […]

The highest-performing construction companies and suppliers in the UK and Ireland have triumphed at the 2018 National Considerate Constructors Scheme Company and Supplier Awards. The companies winning this year’s top award of ‘Most Considerate Company 2018’ are: Optik Leisure – annual turnover category: Under £250k Impact Roofing and Building – annual turnover category: £250k to […]

Altecnic, supplier of hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, has promoted Simon Grocott to the role of Operations Director for the business. This promotion reflects Altecnic’s ethos to further develop the company’s people and services to ensure the company is well placed to deliver its continued growth and serve its existing customers. Prior […]

Builder’s merchant chain MKM Building Supplies is opening its 80th branch, in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The 1.2acre site, at Lupton Road, Wallingford will be a one-stop shop for both local building trade and retail customers. Stock will include plumbing and heating, electrical, drainage, roofing, timber, doors, ironmongery and joinery. The branch will also offer a building […]