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FMB says 89% of builders having to delay jobs

|Date: 26 Oct 2021

FMB says 89% of builders having to delay jobs

A “shocking” 89% of local builders have reported having to delay jobs due to a lack of materials or skill ...

A “shocking” 89% of local builders have reported having to delay jobs due to a lack of materials or skilled tradespeople, according to the latest State of Trade Survey from the FMB. ...

26 Oct 2021
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PHMI report shows year-on-year growth maintained in August

|Date: 25 Oct 2021

PHMI report shows year-on-year growth maintained in August

The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report, published in October, show v ...

The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report, published in October, show value sales through specialist plumbing and heating merchants up 8.3% in August compared to Augu ...

25 Oct 2021
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BMF drives net zero agenda at Parliamentary Reception

|Date: 22 Oct 2021

BMF drives net zero agenda at Parliamentary Reception

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) unveiled its new “Race to Zero” policy document at a Parliamentar ...

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) unveiled its new “Race to Zero” policy document at a Parliamentary Reception attended by 140 guests including members of both houses of parliament as well as bu ...

22 Oct 2021
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One month to complete Mission: Keylite

|Date: 22 Oct 2021

One month to complete Mission: Keylite

Keylite Roof Windows says it has helped raise its merchant partners’ sales by 7.7% since its Keylite Miss ...

Keylite Roof Windows says it has helped raise its merchant partners’ sales by 7.7% since its Keylite Mission initiative kicked off four months ago. ...

22 Oct 2021
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Merchants praised for Big Brew support

|Date: 22 Oct 2021

Merchants praised for Big Brew support

Industry charity Band of Builders has praised the merchant sector for leading the fight to tackle mental ...

Industry charity Band of Builders has praised the merchant sector for leading the fight to tackle mental health crisis in construction by supporting its Big Brew campaign. ...

22 Oct 2021
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TTF says softwood supply “finally catching construction demand”

|Date: 21 Oct 2021

TTF says softwood supply “finally catching construction demand”

More than seven million m3 of timber and panel products were imported by the UK between January and July ...

More than seven million m3 of timber and panel products were imported by the UK between January and July 2021, according to the latest TTF Market Statement. ...

21 Oct 2021
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TP and Northampton Saints celebrate 20-year partnership

|Date: 20 Oct 2021

TP and Northampton Saints celebrate 20-year partnership

Travis Perkins will celebrate its 20th anniversary as Principal Partner of Northampton Saints Rugby Club ...

Travis Perkins will celebrate its 20th anniversary as Principal Partner of Northampton Saints Rugby Club at the upcoming Gallagher Premiership fixture vs Worcester Warriors on 22 October. ...

20 Oct 2021
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LGA urges investment in council-led green retrofit

|Date: 20 Oct 2021

LGA urges investment in council-led green retrofit

The Local Government Association has outlined a “revolutionary new plan” which outlines how over 1,000 ho ...

The Local Government Association has outlined a “revolutionary new plan” which outlines how over 1,000 homes a day could be retrofitted with low-carbon efficiency measures by councils by 2030. ...

20 Oct 2021
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Latest BMBI report, covering August, shows strong year-on-year growth

|Date: 20 Oct 2021

Latest BMBI report, covering August, shows strong year-on-year growth

The latest report from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) reveals that builders’ merchants’ Augu ...

The latest report from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) reveals that builders’ merchants’ August value sales were 23.0% higher year-on-year. ...

20 Oct 2021
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Industry reaction to the £450m Boiler Upgrade Scheme

|Date: 19 Oct 2021

Industry reaction to the £450m Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The industry has been responding to the government’s plans to ensure that low carbon, more efficient heat ...

The industry has been responding to the government’s plans to ensure that low carbon, more efficient heating systems such as heat pumps "will be no more expensive – and in many cases may end up cheape ...

19 Oct 2021
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