The correct choice of cabling under the new building safety regime is critical in protecting lives and property, says AEI Cables. The company is highlighting the crucial part played by electrical safety systems including cabling in the development of higher risk buildings under the new Building Safety Act 2022 which is now in force. For…
Darts fans will have the chance to test their skills against Scottish legend Gary Anderson when he makes a special appearance at a Cheltenham builders merchant next week. Two-time World Champion Anderson will appear at the Cheltenham branch of Selco Builders Warehouse on Runnings Road on Tuesday, October 17, between 9.30am and 11am. Anderson claimed…
As living costs get higher, consumers are increasingly looking at ways to improve their homes through DIY. Searches for ‘DIY shop near me’ have grown by 22 per cent in the past 12 months, giving retailers a huge opportunity to attract business. A new report by SumUp, a leading global fintech company, has revealed consumer…
The international delivery expert ParcelHero says the conflict in Israel is disrupting deliveries and exports to the country and could have a significant longer-term impact on global trade. This weekend’s shock attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas is having a significant impact on UK-Israel trade. The repercussions of the conflict are now…
Britain’s pioneering Electronic Trade Documents Act was supposed to introduce international paper-free shipping – slashing time and costs by 75 per cent. On paper, it’s a great idea but, until the UK’s main trading partners also go electronic, it will have little impact, says ParcelHero. The UK’s pioneering Electronic Trade Documents Act became law on…
Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, has been awarded the prestigious Best Innovation in Delivery at the eCommerce Awards 2023 for its rapid delivery service, Screwfix Sprint. In an evening that recognised excellence in the world of eCommerce across the UK, Screwfix Sprint was given the award by a panel of expert judges. The panel were impressed…
Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, has opened the doors to its latest branch in Epsom, with a little help from the Mayor, Robert Geleit. The Mayor was the guest of honour as Travis Perkins opened its new branch on Roy…
The Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG) was victorious at the Builders Merchant Federation (BMF) Awards, taking home the award for Training Company of the Year and runner-up award for Young Merchant Achiever. IBMG’s HR director, Sarah Campbell was presented with the award for Training Company of the Year while IBMG’s Nathan Arthur, 28, head of…
On the announcement that the Government is about to confirm the details of the zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate, Matt Rooney, Head of Policy at the IMechE, said: “The proposed zero emissions vehicle mandate is not alone sufficient to deliver decarbonisation of cars on UK roads. The Government is proposing to force an increase in…
BEW, a leading independent electrical wholesaler has secured new funding from Shawbrook as the company gears up for a new chapter of growth under different ownership. First incorporated in 1983 by founders Phil Webb and Ron Locker, BEW has organically grown to become the nation’s third largest electric wholesaler and now operates 22 branches in…