The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched a new online learning programme developed specifically for professionals working in sales, distribution, merchanting and customer-facing roles.

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Said to offer increased sales opportunities for merchants and billed as a “global first in professional plumbing innovation,” Arctic Hayes by DiversiTech UK has launched the Pipe Freeze ‘Smart Freeze Clamp’ with Mobile App.

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Beesley & Fildes has opened its first Fibo Collect self-service batching plant at its Widnes branch, giving tradespeople access to freshly mixed concrete, mortar and screed in volumes from just 0.25m³.

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Lawsons Group reports it has taken another major step towards reducing the environmental impact of its fleet with the purchase of two New Generation DAF XD Electric trucks.

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A survey of 300 branch managers from MRA Reports shows that 67% of general builders’ merchants “expect Click & Collect sales to increase at their branch over the next 12 months.”

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Four of the building materials industry’s most successful female leaders will lead a panel discussion at the BMF Members’ Conference in September dedicated to Women Leading in Building Materials.

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A new survey from Uswitch energy suggests that homeowner confusion around EPC ratings is “potentially slowing demand for retrofit and renovation work across the construction sector.”

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92% of tradespeople in Northern Ireland say just a quick chat with someone during the day has a positive impact on their wellbeing, according to new research from MacBlair.

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Output levels fell again in the UK construction sector but at the slowest pace since March, contributing to a “sustained rebound in business activity expectations for the year ahead.”

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Citing “resilient performance with early progress in General Merchant turnaround,” Travis Perkins plc has announced its half year results for the six months to 30 June 2026.

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