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“The challenges facing the UK construction industry show no signs of easing” — CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, March 2026

|Date: 31 Mar 2026

“The challenges facing the UK construction industry show no signs of easing” — CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, March 2026

Co-chaired by BMF CEO John Newcomb and Construction Products Association CEO Peter Caplehorn, the Constru ...

Co-chaired by BMF CEO John Newcomb and Construction Products Association CEO Peter Caplehorn, the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group has presented its latest update (dated 3 ...

31 Mar 2026
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Industry support for “tough new action on late payments”

|Date: 31 Mar 2026

Industry support for “tough new action on late payments”

In a move that should have positive benefits for the merchant sector, the FMB and the NFB have both expre ...

In a move that should have positive benefits for the merchant sector, the FMB and the NFB have both expressed their support for the Government’s “late‑payment crackdown”. ...

31 Mar 2026
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MKM builds on “30 years of community support” with launch of MKM Foundation

|Date: 31 Mar 2026

MKM builds on “30 years of community support” with launch of MKM Foundation

MKM has announced the launch of the MKM Foundation, a new charitable foundation created to strengthen the ...

MKM has announced the launch of the MKM Foundation, a new charitable foundation created to strengthen the business’s long-standing commitment to local communities across the UK. ...

31 Mar 2026
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New KNIPEX research “shows merchants what plumbers really want”

|Date: 27 Mar 2026

New KNIPEX research “shows merchants what plumbers really want”

New research from KNIPEX reveals some fascinating insight into changing customer behaviour at the trade c ...

New research from KNIPEX reveals some fascinating insight into changing customer behaviour at the trade counter, from plumbers taking up electrical skills to online research and purchasing. ...

27 Mar 2026
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The Future Homes Standard: the industry responds

|Date: 26 Mar 2026

The Future Homes Standard: the industry responds

After much delay, the Government has finally published its long-awaited Future Homes Standard. PBM rounds ...

After much delay, the Government has finally published its long-awaited Future Homes Standard. PBM rounds up a number of views and perspectives from the industry. ...

26 Mar 2026
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MKM set to open new Luton branch

|Date: 25 Mar 2026

MKM set to open new Luton branch

Officially opening at the end of March, MKM’s new branch in Luton will create 18 new jobs and becomes the ...

Officially opening at the end of March, MKM’s new branch in Luton will create 18 new jobs and becomes the 143rd depot in its network. ...

25 Mar 2026
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Grant UK celebrates 30th anniversary

|Date: 23 Mar 2026

Grant UK celebrates 30th anniversary

Grant UK is marking 30 years since the company was established, growing from a small, family-run operatio ...

Grant UK is marking 30 years since the company was established, growing from a small, family-run operation into one of the country’s best-known names in oil-fired and renewable heating technologies. ...

23 Mar 2026
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Ready-to-collect concrete systems “a recognised solution for builders’ merchants”

|Date: 20 Mar 2026

Ready-to-collect concrete systems “a recognised solution for builders’ merchants”

In just three years since its launch, fibo Collect UK’s concept of ready-to-collect concrete, mortar and ...

In just three years since its launch, fibo Collect UK’s concept of ready-to-collect concrete, mortar and screed systems are now operating at merchants all across England, Scotland, and Wales, with fur ...

20 Mar 2026
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Hardware and DIY delivery speeds up while service to the trade “lags behind”

|Date: 20 Mar 2026

Hardware and DIY delivery speeds up while service to the trade “lags behind”

Research from the last-mile delivery business Gophr reveals only 27% of outlets serving mostly trade cust ...

Research from the last-mile delivery business Gophr reveals only 27% of outlets serving mostly trade customers offer same-day delivery compared to 50% of DIY-focused retailers. ...

20 Mar 2026
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Lawsons purchases additional freehold site in Surrey

|Date: 16 Mar 2026

Lawsons purchases additional freehold site in Surrey

Lawsons Group has completed the purchase of an additional freehold site adjacent to its existing builders ...

Lawsons Group has completed the purchase of an additional freehold site adjacent to its existing builders’ merchant branch in Salfords, Surrey. ...

16 Mar 2026
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