The Construction Leadership Council’s construction skills plan for 2022
The Construction Leadership Council has published an update to its sector-wide skills plan for construction and the built environment.
Collaboration needed in the building supply sector to mitigate increase in...
The builders’ merchants sector needs close collaboration with product manufacturers and Suppliers if it is to mitigate the impact of a looming increase in plastic packaging tax, according to National Buying Group.
Russell Roof Tiles hosts a baking event to raise money for...
Russell Roof Tiles has hosted an extravagant baking event, as part of its ongoing efforts to raise £50,000 for charity.
Supply Chain Sustainability School releases its latest Impact Report
The Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its Impact Report, which surveyed over 1,000 of its members across the country to get their thoughts on what is important to their organisation and supply chain.
Actis’ new East of England area sales manager aims to increase...
Actis’ newly appointed sales manager Jerrell Paton has announced that offering training sessions to merchants and distributors across the East of England is a top priority of his.
Klober levels up its Castle Donington distribution centre
Klober has invested in expanding its Castle Donington distribution centre in line with aims to improve availability and efficiency for distributors and contractors.
Knauf Insulation to heavily invest in its two UK glass mineral...
Knauf Insulation has announced a series of investments in its two UK glass mineral wool plants that will boost capacity as well as improve the range, availability and sustainability of its products.
Sector begins to feel impact of Ukraine war
Despite little changes in overall product availability, the impact of the war in Ukraine is only beginning to be felt by the sector, with nickel prices doubling since the conflict began.
Supply Chain Sustainability School awarded with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Supply Chain Sustainability School has received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development for delivering significant environmental, social and economic benefits to its members and partners.
UK’s van theft hotspots revealed
A study from IronmongeryDirect has revealed that Cambridgeshire is the UK’s biggest hotspot for van theft, with a 103% increase in the crime over 2020 and 2021.