SEMA has announced the launch of a new Duty Holders course which it says will be the “first dedicated training programme aimed directly at warehouse owners and leadership.”

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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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Four new Freemen were admitted to the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants at a recent ceremony, taking the total number of Liverymen and Freemen to 263.

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The latest CLC statement highlights ongoing challenges relating to higher input costs, weak consumer confidence and ongoing economic and political uncertainty.

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The National Federation of Builders has commented on the Government’s announcement of amendments to the Building Safety Levy (BSL) regulations which “confirm definitions and remove the proposed exemption for Medium Sized Sites.”

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BMF backs Regional Building Foundation to help deliver more high-quality homes and stronger communities.

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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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The latest State of Trade Survey from the CIOB and the FMB warns that construction SMEs “face mounting cost pressures and insolvencies despite continuous growth.”

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The new Zero Emission Truck and Van Grants and the extension of the Depot Charging Scheme is the practical support industry needs “to move the needle on electric commercial vehicle adoption.” So says Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, Ben Fletcher...

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Vaillant, the leading heating manufacturer with a history dating back 150 years, is the latest in a growing community of plumbing and heating specialists to join the BMF.

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