Small & medium sized builders ‘protected’ from harsher economic realities Almost one fifth have ‘too much’ or ‘more than usual’ work in the pipeline 70 per cent say demand had remained stable or increased. Local builders also affected by labour shortage experienced across the whole of the UK Builders reveal a very limited impact of…
Niglon’s newest recruit has been training hard in and out of work. As well as being the first member of the Niglon Academy, taking on a sales role looking after wholesalers in the North East, Connor Corbett is also getting ready for the Manchester Marathon. Taking place in April, the 26.2 run will be the…
CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor is opening the doors of a new Daventry branch at Signal Park on Monday 27th February. In line with CEF’s sustainability vision and renewable products offering, the new CEF Daventry also boasts sustainable features including an electric vehicle charging point. As well as enjoying a more modern branch…
ESP, leading supplier of security, fire protection, emergency lighting and heating control products, has released the latest update to its comprehensive catalogue, bringing together all products from its extensive portfolio in one, easy to access reference guide. This latest edition features a raft of new additions across the company’s product portfolio, including the 24/7 colour…
Boldmere Junior School has secured £1,000 worth of building materials and a coaching session for pupils from two Birmingham Bears cricketers after proving just the ticket in a special competition. Boldmere Junior School claimed top prize in the Six4Schools campaign run by Birmingham Bears and club sponsor Selco Builders Warehouse. The initiative saw schools across…
London’s leading decorating and DIY specialist, Leyland SDM has today announced its partnership with last-mile, on-demand delivery network Gophr, offering its customers nationwide, same day delivery. The partnership marks the latest expansion of ‘Gophr Trades’ a specialist delivery service for the construction and DIY industries as well as larger construction and related trade businesses. Gophr…
A Charlton construction training provider which helps produce the tradespeople of tomorrow has received the backing of a leading builders merchant. Flower Skills, based on Woolwich Road, provides training to young people aged between 14 and 16 who have fallen out of the mainstream school system, as well as supporting adults seeking to gain trade…
Leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland SDM has celebrated the launch of its new Hammersmith store by supporting two community organisations in the district. England football legend Stuart Pearce cut the ribbon on a new store at 137-139 King Street recently. To mark the opening of Leyland SDM’s 33rd London outlet, the business donated £500…
Electrical wholesaler Devondale is delighted to have launched the company’s first renewables hub at its Glastonbury branch. The new hub provides a range of solar panels, mounting kits, grid hybrid inverters, battery storage solutions and accessories from leading brands, including Solax and K2 Systems, that are suitable for installation on domestic and commercial properties. A…
Fixings and Fasteners, the electrical wholesaler friendly, great value brand from ForgeFix, has launched an Electrical Fixings range in tubs, which will catch the eye of electricians looking for quality and value from their fixings. The Electrical Fixings range includes Wall Plugs and Screws, Expansion Wall Plugs, Metal Speed Plugs and Flat Twin and Earth…