ARMD appoints new sales director

Tool security systems company ARMD has appointed a new sales director as it expands its team to prepare for growth.

Selco trials sustainability initiatives

Selco Builders Warehouse has undertaken a major installation of solar panels at a branch for the first time.

Keylite appoints national account manager

Keylite Roof Windows has promoted one of its long-standing area sales managers to national account manager.

November sees marginal increase as contract awards reach £4.9 billion

The total value of construction contract awards in November 2020 was £4.9 billion based on a three-month rolling average, with a small 0.2% increase on October, but 9.1% lower than for last November.

Darts legend to challenge customers at MKM Canterbury opening

Darts legend Bobby George will be hosting a series of dart challenges where customers can take him on at the launch of MKM Building Supplies’ Canterbury branch.

Uncertainty continues to impact construction sector

The cost of living crisis, inflation and supply chain issues are adversely affecting the construction industry, says Barbour ABI in its latest monthly Snap Analysis report.

Quantum Insulation team strengthens

Quantum Insulation has appointed Steve Levitt as its new sales manager, bringing with him many years of experience in the inverted roof market.

Screwfix switches to digital catalogues

Screwfix will be using digital screens in store to show its product range instead of printing physical copies of its catalogue after 30 years to show its full product range.

Encon commits to charitable effort

Group responsible for Encon Insulation and Nevill Long has linked up with the Rainy Day Trust to offer aid to those forced to leave the home improvement sector

Time is right to revive and reimagine the high street, says...

The high street is dying but not yet dead and can still be revived and reimagined, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to a new report by a Committee of MPs