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		<title>EH Smith Architectural Solutions opens “world’s largest commercial brick display centre” in the heart of Birmingham</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/eh-smith-design-centre-exterior-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="EH Smith Architectural Solutions has opened its new Digbeth Design Centre – a “first-of-its-kind” destination for the architecture and construction community in the Midlands." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/eh-smith-design-centre-exterior-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/eh-smith-design-centre-exterior-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/eh-smith-design-centre-exterior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/eh-smith-design-centre-exterior-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/eh-smith-design-centre-exterior-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/eh-smith-design-centre-exterior.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>EH Smith Architectural Solutions has opened its new Digbeth Design Centre – billed as a “first-of-its-kind” destination for the architecture and construction community in the Midlands.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/eh-smith-architectural-solutions-opens-new-digbeth-design-centre/">EH Smith Architectural Solutions opens “world’s largest commercial brick display centre” in the heart of Birmingham</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Forterra’s hydrogen plans “gain momentum with pipeline boost”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/forterra-hydrogen-blend-bricks-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Forterra states that its work to decarbonise brickmaking is set to enter a new phase, as plans for the East Coast Hydrogen Pipeline — set to pass near the manufacturer’s Kirton brickworks — pave the way for an expansion of its hydrogen-fuel trials beyond its Measham factory." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/forterra-hydrogen-blend-bricks-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/forterra-hydrogen-blend-bricks-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/forterra-hydrogen-blend-bricks-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/forterra-hydrogen-blend-bricks-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/forterra-hydrogen-blend-bricks.jpg 1379w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Forterra states that its work to decarbonise brickmaking is set to enter a new phase, as plans for the East Coast Hydrogen Pipeline — set to pass near the manufacturer’s Kirton brickworks — pave the way for an expansion of its hydrogen-fuel trials beyond its Measham factory.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/forterra-hydrogen-plans-gain-momentum-with-pipeline-boost/">Forterra’s hydrogen plans “gain momentum with pipeline boost”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Protect and serve: Thompson’s explains the added-value benefits of weatherproofing</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/thompsons-weatherproofing-cross-selling-opportunities-for-merchants/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thompsons-one-coat-patio-and-block-seal-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Andy Cummins, Senior Product Manager from Thompson’s, explores weatherproofing, including what it is and the cross-selling opportunities it presents to merchants." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thompsons-one-coat-patio-and-block-seal-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thompsons-one-coat-patio-and-block-seal-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thompsons-one-coat-patio-and-block-seal-768x511.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thompsons-one-coat-patio-and-block-seal-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thompsons-one-coat-patio-and-block-seal-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thompsons-one-coat-patio-and-block-seal-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Andy Cummins, Senior Product Manager from Thompson’s, explores weatherproofing, including what it is and the cross-selling opportunities it presents to merchants.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/thompsons-weatherproofing-cross-selling-opportunities-for-merchants/">Protect and serve: Thompson’s explains the added-value benefits of weatherproofing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>New range of concrete facing bricks launched by Brett Landscaping &#038; Building Products</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/brett-landscaping-and-building-products-stonehurst-concrete-facing-bricks-300x201.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="In a &quot;natural expansion&quot; of its portfolio, Brett Landscaping &amp; Building Products has launched the Stonehurst range of concrete facing bricks." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/brett-landscaping-and-building-products-stonehurst-concrete-facing-bricks-300x201.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/brett-landscaping-and-building-products-stonehurst-concrete-facing-bricks-1024x685.png 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/brett-landscaping-and-building-products-stonehurst-concrete-facing-bricks-768x514.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/brett-landscaping-and-building-products-stonehurst-concrete-facing-bricks-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/brett-landscaping-and-building-products-stonehurst-concrete-facing-bricks.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Brett Landscaping &#038; Building Products has launched a new range of concrete facing bricks.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/new-range-of-concrete-facing-bricks-launched-by-brett-landscaping-and-building-products/">New range of concrete facing bricks launched by Brett Landscaping &#038; Building Products</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wienerberger “becomes first manufacturer to achieve CCPI assessment for bricks and pavers”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/wienerberger-becomes-first-manufacturer-to-achieve-ccpi-assessment-for-bricks-and-pavers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wienerberger-code-for-construction-product-information-ccpi-110325-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Wienerberger UK &amp; Ireland reports it has become the “first manufacturer to achieve the Code for Construction Product Information assessment for its UK manufactured bricks and pavers.”" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wienerberger-code-for-construction-product-information-ccpi-110325-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wienerberger-code-for-construction-product-information-ccpi-110325-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wienerberger-code-for-construction-product-information-ccpi-110325-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wienerberger-code-for-construction-product-information-ccpi-110325-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wienerberger-code-for-construction-product-information-ccpi-110325-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wienerberger-code-for-construction-product-information-ccpi-110325-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Wienerberger UK &#038; Ireland reports it has become the “first manufacturer to achieve the Code for Construction Product Information assessment for its UK manufactured bricks and pavers.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/wienerberger-becomes-first-manufacturer-to-achieve-ccpi-assessment-for-bricks-and-pavers/">Wienerberger “becomes first manufacturer to achieve CCPI assessment for bricks and pavers”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Selco expands service offering with HSS and Chiltern Brick &#038; Tile</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/selco-130924-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Selco Builders Warehouse has extended its partnerships with HSS Hire and Chiltern Brick and Tile following successful pilot schemes." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/selco-130924-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/selco-130924-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/selco-130924-768x511.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/selco-130924-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/selco-130924-2048x1361.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/selco-130924-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Selco Builders Warehouse has extended its partnerships with HSS Hire and Chiltern Brick and Tile following successful pilot schemes.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/selco-expands-service-offering-with-hss-hire-and-chiltern-brick-and-tile/">Selco expands service offering with HSS and Chiltern Brick &#038; Tile</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Selco expands brick offering in partnership with Chiltern Brick and Tile</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/selco-expands-brick-offering-in-partnership-with-chiltern-brick-and-tile/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/selco-chiltern-brick-and-tile-200224-300x199.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Selco says it has taken another step towards laying the foundations for a successful 2024 by significantly developing its brick offering, thanks to a new partnership with Chiltern Brick and Tile." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/selco-chiltern-brick-and-tile-200224-300x199.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/selco-chiltern-brick-and-tile-200224-768x509.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/selco-chiltern-brick-and-tile-200224-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/selco-chiltern-brick-and-tile-200224.png 804w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Selco says it has taken another step towards laying the foundations for a successful 2024 by significantly developing its brick offering, thanks to a new partnership with Chiltern Brick and Tile.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/selco-expands-brick-offering-in-partnership-with-chiltern-brick-and-tile/">Selco expands brick offering in partnership with Chiltern Brick and Tile</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Forterra supports future of construction on International Day of Education</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/forterra-construction-hub-brick-donation-230124-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="To mark this year’s International Day of Education, Forterra is celebrating its educational initiatives and support for the future of the construction industry through initiatives including its Construction Hub programme." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/forterra-construction-hub-brick-donation-230124-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/forterra-construction-hub-brick-donation-230124-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/forterra-construction-hub-brick-donation-230124-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/forterra-construction-hub-brick-donation-230124-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/forterra-construction-hub-brick-donation-230124-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/forterra-construction-hub-brick-donation-230124-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>To mark this year’s International Day of Education, Forterra is celebrating its educational initiatives and support for the future of the construction industry through initiatives including its Construction Hub programme.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/forterra-supports-future-of-construction-on-international-day-of-education/">Forterra supports future of construction on International Day of Education</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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