Homeowners are becoming “more expressive in the way they want their kitchens to look, but most are still balancing individuality with caution and longevity,” according to new research conducted by Häfele UK.

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Since assuming office, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated a commitment to construction and housing delivery including greater emphasis on skills and vocational training. PBM considers responses from across the merchant sector.

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STARK Building Materials UK appoints Jan Green as its new Chief Commercial Officer.

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Hannah Spencer MP has visited Henshaws Roofing & Building Supplies' recently opened branch in Denton as part of an ongoing BMF programme.

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Linnell Bros, a 145-year-old timber merchant in Silverstone, has made significant investments across the business including mill machinery and fleet upgrades.

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Dave Raval, Director of the National Warm Homes Council, outlines why proper insulation — especially in attic spaces — will make or break the Future Homes Standard.

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Impact Handling details how rising costs, equipment availability and operational pressures all change the way merchant businesses need to approach forklift fleet replacement.

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When it comes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and hybrid heating, Intatec CEO Stuart Gizzi argues that “grant rules are not the same as good advice.”

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Joseph Parr in Bradford is running a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid, believed to be the first zero‑tailpipe heavy‑duty truck in builders’ merchant operation in the UK. PBM looks at how the vehicle came into service and how it is performing on the job.

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Kelly Stafford, Regional Account Manager at Merlin ERP, shares how AI is helping builders’ merchants who are short on time and long on jobs.

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