Opinion: MPA Masonry’s Steve Wharton puts the case for ‘local sourcing’
Steve Wharton, Manager at MPA Masonry outlines how 'thinking locally' can help the sector overcome the current challenges.
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NBG alarmed over high fuel costs despite declining oil price
National Buying Group has questioned the continuing high cost of fuel at the pump despite the recent decline in the oil price.
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Maddie Rose campaign launched to inspire young people into construction careers
The Maddie Rose initiative has been set up in the memory and celebration of the life of Maddie Rose Hollamby, an inspirational young woman who was dedicated to showcasing...
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Travis Perkins plc presents benchmarking ‘RMI Index’
Offering a useful benchmark for the wider merchant sector, the latest Travis Perkins plc ‘RMI Index’ survey canvassed the opinion of over 1,500 UK tradespeople.
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CLC Product Availability Working Group statement, 11 May 2022
The Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group has issued its latest statement (11 May, 2022).
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Face to Face: Simon Clough, UK Sales Director at Palace Chemicals
PBM recently spoke with Simon Clough, Palace Chemicals’ UK Sales Director, who has just clocked up a remarkable 40 years with the business…
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BMF Forecast highlights “price inflation over volume growth”
The latest BMF Industry Forecast estimates annual builders’ merchants sales growth of 6.1% in 2022, but cautions that the majority of this year’s growth will be due to pr...
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SIG UK discusses the drive to Net Zero
SIG UK discusses how distributors acting as sustainability champions can be instrumental in aiding communication between manufacturers, merchants and housebuilders.
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HHIC calls for ‘heat pump + hybrid systems incentives’
The HHIC is calling for greater support for hybrid systems in the Government’s net zero strategy in order to “provide a practical method of achieving low-carbon heating f...
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RICS reveals Global Construction Monitor Q1 2022
According to the latest RICS Global Construction Monitor for Q1 2022, there is “continued strong activity across the UK construction market despite rising concerns over s...
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