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Kerridge acquires Vigo Software image
Kerridge acquires Vigo Software
20 September, 2024
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has completed the acquisition of Vigo Software (Vigo).
BMF membership hits 1,000 landmark image
BMF membership hits 1,000 landmark
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed Kronospan, a global manufacturer of wood-based panels, as its thousandth member.
BMF careers website goes live image
BMF careers website goes live
The Builders' Merchant Federation (BMF) has launched the first stage of its Sector Awareness Programme, the bmcareers.com website, at its Annual Members Conference.
Time to plan for growth, urges CLC group image
Time to plan for growth, urges CLC group
The latest report from the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group (formerly Product Availability Group) continues to show little change from preceding months.
Last few days to be an early bird at the Pavestone Rally 2025 image
Last few days to be an early bird at the Pavestone Rally 2025
The early bird discount to join the 2025 edition of the Pavestone Rally ends on 30 September.
Structural Timber Association launches Time For Timber hub image
Structural Timber Association launches Time For Timber hub
The Structural Timber Association has launched a new Time for Timber hub as a source of information to those interested in building in structural timber.
Wilo named among Europe's Climate Leaders for 2024 image
Wilo named among Europe's Climate Leaders for 2024
Wilo has been named one of Europe’s Climate Leaders for 2024 in recognition of its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and driving sustainable practices.
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Unmissable National Painting and Decorating Show
This year’s National Painting and Decorating Show, which takes place at the CBS Arena, Coventry, on 19 and 20 November 2024, is a must-see!
Merritt & Fryers welcomes local MP image
Merritt & Fryers welcomes local MP
The Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE, MP for Skipton and Ripon, visited Merritt & Fryers to see how it helps constituents to improve the thermal and energy performance of homes and workplaces.
CITB launches online reporting tool to ensure the Levy system operates fairly image
CITB launches online reporting tool to ensure the Levy system operates fairly
As part of its commitment to addressing the issue of Levy-registered employers passing on the Levy to subcontractors, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has introduced a new anonymous online reporting system.
Construction activity shows regional disparities image
Construction activity shows regional disparities
Analysis conducted by Barbour ABI and the Construction Products Association (CPA) has revealed that construction spending is seeing a geographic shift as the industry recovers following the post-pandemic period and the infamous Liz Truss mini-budget.
Mirage joins NBG image
Mirage joins NBG
Family-run plumbing and heating merchant Mirage Heating & Plumbing Supplies Ltd has joined National Buying Group (NBG).
Future supply of construction materials ‘approaching a cliff edge’, warns MPA image
Future supply of construction materials ‘approaching a cliff edge’, warns MPA
A new report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) urges the government to take urgent action to address diminishing reserves of the UK-sourced minerals that are essential for housing and infrastructure.
Jo Brand to host Builders’ Merchants Awards image
Jo Brand to host Builders’ Merchants Awards
The stand-up legend will lead the proceedings at this year’s celebration of the merchant industry’s achievements.
Lords "well positioned to deliver operational gearing from a recovery in the market" image
Lords "well positioned to deliver operational gearing from a recovery in the market"
As the Group publishes its unaudited Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024, the Board is not expecting any change to trading conditions in the second half of the year.
Beesley & Fildes offer new render tinting service image
Beesley & Fildes offer new render tinting service
The equipment, which can process six litres per minute, can create render in any RAL colour and also be used to tint masonry paint.
Half-year timber import figures show deficit continues to decrease image
Half-year timber import figures show deficit continues to decrease
Timber import volumes for the first six months of 2024 remain lower than in 2023, but monthly figures show that the deficit is continuing to reduce, raising hopes that 2024 as a whole may end up matching, or even marginally outperforming, the previous year.
CITB announces consultation on 2026/29 Levy image
CITB announces consultation on 2026/29 Levy
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that its consultation with the construction industry on Levy Proposal options for 2026/29 will run from 26 September until 24 October.
CPA welcomes tentative return to growth in Q2 image
CPA welcomes tentative return to growth in Q2
The health of the construction industry improved further in the second quarter of 2024, building from the stabilisation seen in Q1 to signs of modest growth emerging in the three months April to June, according to the latest issue of the Construction Products Association's Construction Trade Survey.
Wienerberger partners with Emmaus to fight homelessness image
Wienerberger partners with Emmaus to fight homelessness
Wienerberger UK & Ireland has launched a partnership with homelessness charity Emmaus UK as it begins to implement its first ever social impact strategy.
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