Leeds College of Building appoints first female principal and CEO
Leeds College of Building has appointed Nikki Davis as its next principal and CEO, making her the first woman to hold the post in the institution’s lifetime.
Ibstock launches new ESG Strategy to 2030
Ibstock plc has launched its new ESG Strategy to 2030, which will simplify the way the company articulates its goals and ambitions.
Kingspan pulls out of Russian market
Kingspan announced it has pulled out of the Russian market in response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and subsequent humanitarian crisis.
BMF Conference to focus on MMC
Modern Methods of Construction is set to take centre stage at the Builders Merchants Federation’s Annual Members Conference in September.
ITP sponsors truck to transport aid to Ukraine
Building membrane manufacturer ITP has teamed up with Yorkshire to Ukraine to organise essential items to be transported to Eastern Europe by Bryan Yeardley Logistics.
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.
Hodgson Sealants Group acquires Britchem
Hodgson Sealants Group has acquired the entire share capital of independent private label sealant manufacturer Britchem.
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.
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.
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.