Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, is offering all members of the armed forces, emergency services, NHS, and social and foster care sector a 10% discount accessed through both the Blue Light Card and the Health Service Discounts websites via their…
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation, formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, has announced a new strategic focus prioritising the built environment’s transition to zero carbon and improving the sector’s contribution to the fight against climate change. The new brand and mission for the innovation centre underlines its core purpose: to accelerate the move to a more…
With the UK government’s release of its new renewable energy strategy, GoodWe, a world leader in photovoltaic (PV) technology, has urged businesses to seek expert advice on their solar investments when specifying a system. Energy costs are at their highest in well over a decade, and are predicted to increase even more, prompting many businesses…
Independent Builders Merchant Group’s (IBMG) electrical division is pleased to announce the opening of its latest Grant & Stone electrical wholesaler, located on Tallon Road, Brentwood, Essex. The 3,500 ft site will be the exclusive Site Supplies specialist in the Brentwood area, providing lighting and power distribution solutions for Site Temporary Installers. The new store…
Electricians are losing thousands of pounds each year by having to delay jobs to go shopping for work-related goods, new research has revealed. The study by specialist online retailer, ElectricalDirect, asked electricians how much time they spend doing work-related shopping, including driving to stores, parking, browsing and paying. On average, electricians spend just over two and a half hours a week on such…
As we move into a more eco-friendly society, tradespeople have had to adapt their services to meet the changing needs of consumers who are wanting to be more sustainable. Recent research carried out by Ultra LEDs found that 57 per cent of UK homeowners want to be more eco-friendly. This has led to tradespeople adapting…
MKM’s Sheffield South branch has rebranded as MKM Sheffield Parkway. The facility, which has been trading since 2007 is located just off the well-known A57 parkway route in and out of the city’s east side, has also undergone a modern renovation and expansion to its facilities to help it better serve its growing customer base….
IBMG’s electrical division is pleased to announce the opening of its latest Grant & Stone electrical wholesaler located on Hainault Rd, Romford, Essex. Romford Branch is a specialist containment branch, providing customers with a wide selection of tray and trunking, and solutions to all their containment needs. Additionally, the branch has a broad range of…
To mark this year’s Earth Day on 22nd April, Rated People reveals how UK tradespeople are going greener in 2022, which are the UK’s greenest trades, and how homeowner demand for eco home improvements is skyrocketing Rated People analysed its own data of over 800,000 home improvement jobs posted on its platform and spoke to…
A global trade body has welcomed a new report that paves the way to ‘significant’ opportunity and growth for anti-counterfeiting and security devices such as holograms. The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) was commenting on the Intellectual Property Crime Threat Assessment 2022* report by EUIPO (EU Intellectual Property Office) and Europol. According to the report, piracy and…