TradeKart is partnering with construction industry charity Band of Builders, reinforcing the rapid delivery specialist’s commitment to supporting tradespeople both on and off the tools.

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STARK UK has outlined its backing for the Regional Building Foundation, described as a “game-changing” initiative for SME builders.

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Despite the sustained market downturn, recent research from the Federation of Master Builders State of the Trade report highlights that the three most common projects its members are undertaking are renovations (70%), home improvements (70%) and major works (65%).

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Citing “geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions,” the Builders Merchants Federation has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%.

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Writing in the Viewpoint column of PBM’s June 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies outlines his concerns that any growth in mental health awareness is still not being matched by meaningful support...

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Stocking a render system that works across multiple substrates and building types makes commercial sense for any builders’ merchant.

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Marley has launched its 2026 Safe in the Sun campaign to highlight the vital importance of sun protection for outdoor construction workers.

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STARK Building Materials UK has launched a new digital delivery tracking and notification service, designed to provide real-time updates on orders.

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CHIC has announced its new Merchants Framework, designed to support social landlords with a compliant and flexible route to procure building materials and merchant services.

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Forterra brand Omnia has launched what is billed as the first UK-manufactured extruded brick slip system where the full system – including rails, fixings, and brick slips – can be sourced from a single supplier.

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