Concerning dips in housing and repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) output in November prompted stagnant overall output for the construction industry, according to this month’s ONS stats, which is a worrying sign not just for the nation’s small, local builders, says Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Private…
Carhartt, the authentic workwear brand founded in 1889 in Detroit, Michigan, is focusing on helping and protecting hard working tradespeople in the UK. For over 130 years, the company has been known for its rugged construction, innovative designs, exceptional quality standards, durability and comfort and has become legendary among skilled tradespeople. The Carhartt workwear ranges…
Close Brothers Property Finance and Travis Perkins plc give developers greater access to building supplies and materials- Travis Perkins General Merchant, which is part of Travis Perkins plc, and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, recently launched an escrow agreement with Close Brothers Property Finance to support SME housebuilders. This…
Screwfix launched the competition last October, receiving over 430,000 entries The van will be of massive help for the winner, as she currently packs all her tools in her car Rebecca, a greenkeeper from Leamington Spa, is the winner of the Screwfix Big App Giveaway, driving home with a brand-new electric van that she will…
Improving the energy efficiency of the UK’s buildings will permanently bring down energy bills for households and boost energy independence, say four leading associations. Energy UK, the Local Government Association, the Federation of Master Builders and the National Housing Federation are calling on the Government to continue to prioritise energy efficiency as a core solution…
Once again, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor CEF has upgraded its customer experience, moving to new, larger premises in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire on Monday 19th December. The new Melton Mowbray branch, located in Snow Hill, offers a whopping extra 60 per cent storage space, compared to the previous location, meaning customers will be able…
National construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) is gearing up for an increase in use of its new mental health text service during the festive period – following new figures that indicate that 5,583 people died by suicide in Britain during the last year. The charity launched the service in October as part of its…
A Leicester charity that offers education and training opportunities to young people who are struggling in mainstream schools has won a community award from leading builders merchant Selco. S.T.A.R.S, a non-profit charitable organisation, has secured £500 worth of building materials through Selco Builders Warehouse’s Community Heroes campaign. S.T.A.R.S works alongside training provider Educ8 to offer…
Coventry Foodbank has won the materials it needs to finish its new kitchen facility in a nationwide competition. The charity, which has 15 foodbank centres across Coventry, has scooped £500 worth of building materials from Selco Builders Warehouse through its Community Heroes campaign. Canon Gavin Kibble MBE, project director at Coventry Foodbank, said the prize…
Profit levels threatened by high-level economic and social change including disrupted supply chains and an overreliance on manual processes. Charlie Grant, Head of Operations, OGL Software Covid and Brexit, the continued reliance on manual processes and supply chain issues are all affecting profitability and are a major cause for concern for businesses in the electrical…