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NBG’s 2024 Conference a resounding success image
NBG’s 2024 Conference a resounding success
21 November, 2024
The event was a fitting tribute to the hard work and dedication of Partners and Suppliers over the past 12 months.
Randstad marks a year of support for Lighthouse Charity image
Randstad marks a year of support for Lighthouse Charity
The company offers support by taking part in fundraising activities and making an annual donation by signing up to be a continuing company supporter and promoter of the organisation.
Government announces further push for heat pumps image
Government announces further push for heat pumps
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced further funding for heat pump subsidies, and a revamped Clean Heat Market Mechanism.
Construction product manufacturing recovery still in the early stages, finds CPA image
Construction product manufacturing recovery still in the early stages, finds CPA
The results of Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey suggest that the recovery of the construction product manufacturing sector is still in the early stages.
Dresser Mouldings becomes Latham Timber Manufacturing image
Dresser Mouldings becomes Latham Timber Manufacturing
James Latham has announced the rebrand of its Rochdale-based timber mouldings and cladding specialist, Dresser Mouldings (Dresser), to Latham Timber Manufacturing (LTM).
City Plumbing launches commercial division image
City Plumbing launches commercial division
City Plumbing has launched a new division, Commercial at City Plumbing, to serve professionals working in the light commercial sector.
Bathroom industry commits to reduce water waste and bacterial infection image
Bathroom industry commits to reduce water waste and bacterial infection
Delegates from the UK, USA and Europe have hammered out an industry-wide declaration and multi-million-dollar investment and research programme.
Eighty-one retailers write to Chancellor over Budget image
Eighty-one retailers write to Chancellor over Budget
Big names of the UK's retail industry have written to the Chancellor to voice "significant concerns about the impact of the Budget on the retail industry and the economic consequences for inflation, employment and investment."
Fall in RMI building work reflects consumer unease, says FMB image
Fall in RMI building work reflects consumer unease, says FMB
The 0.6% fall in repair maintenance and improvement work, revealed by newly released figures from the Office of National Statistics, reflects growing consumer unease, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
New podcast set to shake up architectural ironmongery image
New podcast set to shake up architectural ironmongery
Industry heavyweights discussing controversial topics like spec breaking, competency, and testing.
Nearly 7 in 10 UK adults would not want a career in construction, survey image
Nearly 7 in 10 UK adults would not want a career in construction, survey
According to new research, 68% of UK adults would not consider a career in the construction sector, associating the industry with words like "dirty", "strenuous" and "boring".
Builders’ merchant insolvencies increase by 57% in October image
Builders’ merchant insolvencies increase by 57% in October
Analysis by marketing data specialist Insight Data shows the number of builders’ merchant insolvencies jumping from 14 in September to 22 in October this year.
St Andrews expands offering with HSS partnership image
St Andrews expands offering with HSS partnership
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is expanding its offering after partnering with HSS Hire Group (HSS) to supply tool and equipment hire.
Archwood Group further invests in automation image
Archwood Group further invests in automation
Archwood Group has invested over £500,000 in CNC machinery from JJ Smith, a trusted partner of over 35 years.
Mac's Builders Merchants announces closure after 44 years image
Mac's Builders Merchants announces closure after 44 years
The Isle of Man merchant posted a message on its Facebook page announcing its closure.
Geberit named among best companies to work for in 2024 image
Geberit named among best companies to work for in 2024
Geberit UK, a provider of sanitary and piping systems, has achieved recognition as one of the UK's Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For.
Emerys support grass roots rugby image
Emerys support grass roots rugby
The local timber and builders’ merchants, based in Stoke on Trent and Telford, have supported Trentham Rugby Club’s under 11’s team as the shirt sponsor for the 2024-2025 season.
Marthall Tree Products gets two new trucks image
Marthall Tree Products gets two new trucks
Cheshire-based Marthall Tree Products has just taken delivery of two new specialist delivery vehicles.
Forterra floats price increases following NI contribution raise image
Forterra floats price increases following NI contribution raise
Brick and concrete block manufacturer Forterra is planning price increases for 2025 that include passing on the Employers’ National Insurance raise.
Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions launches ‘Building Better’ video series image
Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions launches ‘Building Better’ video series
Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, through its brands British Gypsum and Isover, has released the first episode of its new Building Better series.


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