More than half of installers currently don’t feel confident or sufficiently trained to carry out a heat pump installation, according to research by Wolseley.

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Mirka’s Ryan Jones outlines how supply chain expectations are increasing, necessitating additional supplier support to build product knowledge among branch teams and facilitate practical training for staff and customers alike.

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Heidelberg Materials UK has launched a free online training platform to help merchants increase their knowledge and understanding of its full range of packed products, ultimately “helping them to maximise sales and profits.”

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The Support Yard CIC has launched a new Support Guide Certification Scheme, designed to give people across the building materials sector “the skills and confidence to support colleagues through difficult times and strengthen workforce resilience within their businesses.”

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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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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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The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the six companies nominated for the prestigious BMF Training Company of the Year 2026 title.

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Plumb Centre has launched Gen T, a new initiative focused on better understanding and supporting the next generation of trade professionals.

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Wrekin and Geoworks have has opened a brand-new customer experience centre to showcase UK-based manufacturing excellence.

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