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EPC confusion is “stalling energy-efficiency home improvements”

|Date: 10 Aug 2026

EPC confusion is “stalling energy-efficiency home improvements”

A new survey from Uswitch energy suggests that homeowner confusion around EPC ratings is “potentially slo ...

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.” ...

10 Aug 2026
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MacBlair research raises awareness of mental health challenges for the sector

|Date: 06 Aug 2026

MacBlair research raises awareness of mental health challenges for the sector

92% of tradespeople in Northern Ireland say just a quick chat with someone during the day has a positive ...

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. ...

06 Aug 2026
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“Business activity expectations most upbeat for five months” in latest S&P Global UK Construction PMI

|Date: 06 Aug 2026

“Business activity expectations most upbeat for five months” in latest S&P Global UK Construction PMI

Output levels fell again in the UK construction sector but at the slowest pace since March, contributing ...

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.” ...

06 Aug 2026
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TP half year results reveal “encouraging early progress in rebuilding profitability and retaking share…”

|Date: 05 Aug 2026

TP half year results reveal “encouraging early progress in rebuilding profitability and retaking share…”

Citing “resilient performance with early progress in General Merchant turnaround,” Travis Perkins plc has ...

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. ...

05 Aug 2026
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Elliotts launches “industry-leading Help You Build Guarantee to redefine customer expectations”

|Date: 04 Aug 2026

Elliotts launches “industry-leading Help You Build Guarantee to redefine customer expectations”

Elliotts has launched a new Help You Build Guarantee, billed as a “sector-leading initiative designed to ...

Elliotts has launched a new Help You Build Guarantee, billed as a “sector-leading initiative designed to redefine what builders, tradespeople and self-builders should expect from their merchant.” ...

04 Aug 2026
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Lawsons strengthens executive and operational leadership teams

|Date: 03 Aug 2026

Lawsons strengthens executive and operational leadership teams

Lawsons Group has strengthened its executive leadership team with the promotion of Ciaran Morton to Group ...

Lawsons Group has strengthened its executive leadership team with the promotion of Ciaran Morton to Group Commercial Director and the appointment of Steve Wakeman as Group Operations & Logistics Direc ...

03 Aug 2026
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New Häfele UK survey shows “homeowners warm to colour, but keep kitchen choices cautious”

|Date: 31 Jul 2026

New Häfele UK survey shows “homeowners warm to colour, but keep kitchen choices cautious”

Homeowners are becoming “more expressive in the way they want their kitchens to look, but most are still ...

Homeowners are becoming “more expressive in the way they want their kitchens to look, but most are still balancing individuality with caution and longevity,” according to new research conducted by Häf ...

31 Jul 2026
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Merchant sector responds to new PM’s pledges on housing and vocational training

|Date: 29 Jul 2026

Merchant sector responds to new PM’s pledges on housing and vocational training

Since assuming office, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated a commitment to construction and hou ...

Since assuming office, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated a commitment to construction and housing delivery including greater emphasis on skills and vocational training. PBM considers respo ...

29 Jul 2026
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A more strategic approach to materials handling

|Date: 24 Jul 2026

A more strategic approach to materials handling

Impact Handling details how rising costs, equipment availability and operational pressures all change the ...

Impact Handling details how rising costs, equipment availability and operational pressures all change the way merchant businesses need to approach forklift fleet replacement. ...

24 Jul 2026
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Hybrid (heating) warfare

|Date: 23 Jul 2026

Hybrid (heating) warfare

When it comes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and hybrid heating, Intatec CEO Stuart Gizzi argues that “gran ...

When it comes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and hybrid heating, Intatec CEO Stuart Gizzi argues that “grant rules are not the same as good advice.” ...

23 Jul 2026
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