“Public and private sector finance will both be required to invest in Labour’s green industrial revolution to move to a zero carbon economy”, John McDonnell MP has told the Builders Merchants Federation. “And if there needs to be support for businesses to help in the transition, we’ll look at tax reliefs to help them scale-up.” […]

Plumbing and heating installers could win a share of £25,000 in cash, thanks to a new competition launched by plumber and heating specialist merchant  Wolseley   Running from 1st September to 31st October 2020, installers simply need to spend £100 ex VAT in a single transaction in branch or online to be in with a chance of […]

Systems that take months to update a record simply cannot support fast, decisive responses to market changes. Conversely, well-integrated data systems with analytical capabilities can quickly spot spikes in sales, production cuts, or changes …

Choosing the right grout for your tiling project is as important as selecting the tile itself and if overlooked, it can mean your tiling doesn’t look how you imagined. Selecting your grout When selecting your tile grout, it’s not only “good looks” that matter – it’s also substance.  Grouts need to look perfect, but also […]

Herman Miller has led the way in luxury office cubicles. Even their more basic and affordable cubicle systems present a sense of luxury when it comes to office systems. One of the more luxurious Herman Miller office systems …

When developing a program for a client that is your typical "cubicle athlete", or an active individual with a job that requires them to be sedentary, working a 9-5; they tend to be sitting for many hours (stimulated by coffee…like I …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) will be holding its first virtual Forum in May.  The Spring Plumbing & Heating Forum, which was due to be held at Installer2020, will now be delivered as part of InstallerFESTIVAL – a virtual industry gathering being organised by Installer from May 11-15, 2020. The digital event will replicate the […]