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Roofing: Weathering the storm of climate change image
Roofing: Weathering the storm of climate change
21 February, 2025
With recent changing and dynamic weather conditions, Russell Roof Tiles is urging the sector to consider climate more than ever before, and the impact it may have on roofing specification.
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Integrity at the heart of our success
The biggest and best industry awards return at the end of the year, with a core theme that shows an overriding commitment to honesty, ethics and doing the right thing.
How your business could benefit from the new Procurement Act image
How your business could benefit from the new Procurement Act
Rob Rees, Divisional Director of insurer Markel Direct, explains what the new Act means for SMEs and shares advice on how to increase chances of success when bidding for government contracts.
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Fernco calls for national flood defence strategy
Following this week's announcement by the government of £2.65 billion investment in UK flood defences, Lee Pashley, Fernco Managing Director, calls for it to "invest in the now as well as the future".
MMC and more builders are needed to achieve government aims, says Actis image
MMC and more builders are needed to achieve government aims, says Actis
Increasing the percentage of offsite-constructed homes and encouraging more young people to embrace a career in construction will be key components in enabling the government to implement its planning reform aims, says insulation specialist Actis.
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How do you stop squeaky floors?
Travis Perkins explains how to implement solutions to restore peace in your home.
Winter working at height dos and don'ts image
Winter working at height dos and don'ts
Mark Robson, Product Manager at Werner, offers tips to stay safe while working at height this winter for merchants to share with their customers.
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Informed decisions provide better outcomes
Construction software specialist, RedSky IT, offers some insights to transform construction supply chain management in 2025.
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Protect your forklift fleet and personnel whatever the weather
From choosing suitable tyres for the conditions to ensuring forklifts and the people working around them are highly visible, easily actionable and practical measures can enhance staff welfare and maintain lift truck efficiency during the winter months, say Toyota Material Handling
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Expert insight: facilities management 2025 trends and predictions
Jason Instrell, Industry Lead at SFG20, shares his insights regarding how the facilities management industry will continue to evolve in 2025 and the changes he believes will be particularly impactful for those working in the industry.
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Fixing the future
BMN talks to James Robinson, Sales and Marketing Director of Samac Fixings, about trends and innovations shaping the screws professionals rely on.
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Driving growth, innovation and member success in 2024
IBC Buying Group outlines the new features and benefits the group has introduced for its members in 2024, as well as new appointments for the team and its first member research project.
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Shining a light into the darkest corners
Chris Hayward, CEO at NMBS, explains the role merchants and suppliers can have in reducing modern slavery and how NMBS can help.
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2025: what can we expect?
As we end the year with a glimmer of hope for the green shoots of economic recovery, Chris Hayward, Chief Executive of NMBS, shares his views on what we are likely to see next year in the independent merchanting industry.
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Embracing a circular economy in 2025
By embracing a circular economy centred around three foundational pillars – reducing, recycling and reusing materials – the UK’s construction industry can become more sustainable in 2025.
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Five green construction trends for 2025
The construction industry is undergoing a green revolution that will put sustainability centre stage in 2025.
Construction insolvencies: more firms at risk as they avoid innovation image
Construction insolvencies: more firms at risk as they avoid innovation
With the latest government figures showing construction ranks among the worst sectors for insolvencies, new research has revealed that a lack of innovation could be contributing to this trend.
Inheritance tax worries – it’s not just the farmers image
Inheritance tax worries – it’s not just the farmers
As wealthy land-owners protest against the government’s proposals to change inheritance tax, the merchant industry should be right alongside them, says Chris Hayward, CEO of the NMBS.
From foundations to skyscrapers: exploring apprenticeships in the construction sector image
From foundations to skyscrapers: exploring apprenticeships in the construction sector
A growing number of construction companies are turning to apprenticeships to fill skills gaps and prepare the industry for a more sustainable future.
Stress Awareness Week: Employers have to fulfil legal duty image
Stress Awareness Week: Employers have to fulfil legal duty
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on employers to carry out their legal duty to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health at work.


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