MKM invests in green fleet vehicles
MKM Building Supplies has invested in six IVECO compressed natural gas (CNG) HGVs as part of its wider ongoing commitment to sustainability.
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Timber Development UK comments on supply and demand issues
PBM spoke with Timber Development UK — the new name for the Timber Trade Federation following its merger with TRADA — to discuss the market for timber supply.
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British Gypsum launches new website
British Gypsum has launched a brand-new website as part of its wider commitment to improving transparency and providing “better data, tools and support” for its customers...
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IHS Markit / CIPS Construction PMI for November 2021
The latest IHS Markit / CIPS Construction PMI data, for November 2021, indicates that UK construction companies saw a sharp increase in business activity during the month...
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MKM opens doors to relocated Middlesbrough branch
MKM Skelton-in-Cleveland officially opened its doors in late November, having moved from its previous Redcar-based facility.
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BMF Training Zone: the virtual route to improved branch performance
‘Excellence in Branch Management’ is an ISM (Institute of Sales Management) accredited course created for BMF members by Sue Reed.
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TP plc signs up to Disability Confident scheme
Travis Perkins plc has joined the DWP's Disability Confident scheme, which encourages companies to improve how they recruit, retain and develop employees with disabilitie...
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IBC cycling challenge unites industry to ride for youth
Organised by the IBC Buying Group, the merchant industry is uniting for a new charity cycling challenge to help provide new opportunities for young people to learn new sk...
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Putting people first
Writing in the December issue of PBM, editor Paul Davies looked at the importance of people within the sector.
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FMB echoes Green Homes Grant criticism
The Federation of Master Builders has endorsed the findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s report into the “underperforming” Green Homes Grants Scheme.
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