Firestone appoints new managing director for UK and Ireland
Firestone Building Products has appointed a new managing director for the UK and Ireland.
Government accelerates border planning for the end of the Transition Period
Border controls for EU goods imported into Great Britain will be introduced at the end of the Transition Period in stages to give businesses affected by coronavirus more time to prepare
Timber engineering industry gathers for insights into the new normal
The Trussed Rafter Association will be running a virtual roadshow in October, allowing members to ‘meet’ and discuss current industry issues.
BMF raises concern over driver shortages
A snap survey from the Builders Merchants Federation has revealed that 67% of builders’ merchant respondents and 86% of supplier respondents are being affected by the shortage of HGV drivers.
Selco holds darts championship for opening of new branch
Selco Builders Warehouse is offering customers the opportunity to try their darts skills against three leading names in the sport to celebrate the business’ opening of its Exeter branch.
OMG Roofing Products appoints new UK territory manager
OMG Roofing Products has appointed Tom Van Huck as its new UK territory manager, responsible for all sales activity in the UK and Ireland.
Working safely at height
Tim Bissett, technical manager for fall protection at MSA Safety, looks at the relevant standards relating to leading edge work, what to look out for in the equipment you use, and what processes you need to have in place, including the vital importance of a rescue plan
Construction pay rising against falling demand in Q3 2023, latest stats...
Construction site wages have increased by an average of 2% in Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022, representing the lowest annual growth since Q2 2021.
New Construction Minister must make licensing his mission, says FMB
Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders, believes that we need to purge the sector of rogue firms and unprofessional outfits once and for all.
BMF Sustainability Forum is set to launch in June
The Builders Merchants Federation is launching a new Sustainability Forum, which will bring together merchants and building material manufacturers for regular briefings and discussions to share progress and best practice.