Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has completed an extensive refurbishment of its Darwen branch as part of a wider programme of investment across the UK.      Howarth, a Yorkshire-headquartered business which marks its 180th year this year, has operated its Darwen branch on Spring Vale Lane since 2007. Offering products which include plumbing and heating, […]

Among the most significant problems that inspectors check for are problems with the plumbing and sprinkler systems. Seeing to it there are no signs of leakage is vital. If you acquire a building and then discover that you have …

The window to vote for your favourite merchant, supplier or industry personality in the BMJ Industry Awards closes this Friday. BMJ INDUSTRY AWARDS 2018 NOMINATIONS Online Merchant of the Year BUILT www.built.co.uk Chandler Material Supplies Ltd www.chandlermaterials.co.uk Mypaintbrush www.mypaintbrush.co.uk Parker Building Supplies www.helpmebuildit.co.uk/ Porcelain Outdoors www.porcelainoutdoors.co.uk     New Merchant of the Year Bence Roofing LONDON […]

The NAYA 6 sink from BLANCO UK is the perfect finishing touch to create a stylish modern kitchen. The SILGRANIT® PuraDur® compact sink offers a spacious bowl with an integrated overflow. The rectangular outer edge means the sink has a sleek frame which blends seamlessly into the kitchen worktop. Perfectly suited to 60cm sink cabinets, […]

Independent builders merchant Thompson & Parkes is launching its first retail DIY shop in Stourpor. Nikki Shipton has been appointed as the branch manager and Harry Dowling-Bingle as its Supervisor. Shipton says: “I’m thrilled to be a part of Thompson and Parkes and I am very excited to be on this journey with some really […]

Scottish builders merchant Cowal Building and Plumbing Supplies has bought Catherwood Construction Materials. Cowal, an established family-run business with four branches located in key areas along the West Coast of Scotland, will retain the Catherwood name and team, including general manager Kevin Ellis, and continue to invest in the business. In March 2017, Cowal bought […]

Dear Lifehacker, I am condemned to being stuck in a small cubicle with low walls. I know Lifehacker has plenty of showcases for home offices but what do people like me do when they work in an office? I'd like some advice on …